- SP hora ae
Ae
w
has meter
ee ae tg Grr Fa
Rag ie “2 2
a mies Camu Nard
amigo niet
r ee ee eee een
oe ne ah ng nig: went inings Ber
% Wkeg ahhg cl came’
nev
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
ua
LIBRARY
OF THE
Museum of Comparative Zoology
¢ <4
. 4 3 af
: 4 33 B
4 f x
af 5 ie
‘ a tt
q
Rey Ly
. i ;
’ - : ‘a
i
‘
i
7
“Bid "4
5)
Bia
4
¥
¢
y
tf a
ry ‘Presented t top liament by ‘Command ot bis maieste,
ay LIDRARY.
j
‘i UE. CONE TOULOLY, a
Cf, 1p RIDGE MSS)
a
ery f
| ‘To be. Cees ei oa resi or nes any + ieekaaliey from
_ OLIVER & BOYD, Tweepaue Court, EpinpurcH; or
& SONS, ‘Lrp., Ferrer Lanz, E. 195 and Thai
32 Seu STREET, 8. its or pe
a cS ie ekg MODE Sean
Ral JAMES Seren & SONS June,
4
tvs,
+
ah
ve
at at
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS. MG
1. Government Publications (with the exceptions mentioned i ay se
be bought, either directly or through any bookseller, del Pa
Wrman & Sons, Lrp., Fetter Lane, London, E,C, ;
Outver & Boyp, Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh ; Gn
E. PONSONBY. Lap., TG Grafton Street, Dublin a)
Masouitt of 25 per cot: from published prices. .
. Hydrographical Works of the Admiralty are sald by— ce
J. D. Porrer, 145 Minories, London, E.C. hy
. Patent Office,Publications are sold at— | iS a hae
‘Thea Patent Office, 25 Southampton Buildings, ee 1s Hosa W.O0
(NB. ta tate Abtidgements of Patent Specifications are sold also by Wyr
Sons, bd
4. Ordnance Sunvey pnd Geological Survey Publications bin be purchased fi
to
Ow
‘The Director -General of the Ordnance Survey, Southampton ; or ar
The Superintendent, Ordnance Survey, Dublin; or - Hy SANT
Agents in most of the chief towns in the. United Kingdom. ra
(N.B. = Small Scale Maps are, as a rule, procurable at Railway Bookstalls in in
England. and Wales.) a
5. The Journal of the Board of Agriculture is published monthly. by the Board, at 4
4 Whitehall Place, London, SW. Price 4d.: a
6. The London Gazette is published on Tuesday ae Friday evenings as Miho tr Merge
Wyman & Sons, Ltd. Price Is. > PI hgsinl ee
The following is a list of some of the more important Paslismentary and oni j
Publications recently issued : — P
Statutes— aS
Public General Acts, Local and Personal Acts, 1912. In ee Acts, ab Roti prices.
id; 3s.
Public General, Session 1911. With Index, Tables, &e. Cloth 88.
Second Revised Edition. 1235-1900. Vols. I. to XX. ae, 6d. each.
Statutes in Force.. Chronological Table and Index a o7th dition, To the Pe . the
Session l and 2 Geo. V. (1911).. 2 Vols... gh
Interregnum, 1642-1660. Acts and Ordinances of the. “In 3 vols. (not sold separately) Os. |
Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland, 1424-1707. Revised Hdition ... aes L082 aah
Statutory Rules and Orders other than those of a ieee misiegeate or Temporary Character. — ;
Issued in 1890 to 1911 . ee 10s. each. 4
Statutory Rules and Orders r revised, in force on Dee. 31, 1903, ques Ito XHIL 10s. each.
Statutory Rules and Orders in force on 31st December 1909. Index to ny miaaris (2
PARLIAMENTARY Desates. House of Lords and House of Commons ; each daily part odes e
also issued in bound volumes with Index. '
Minutes oF PRocEEpINGs or THE House or Lorps. Id. per 4 pp. Subscription,
Session 1912, 30s. . “
Votes and PRocEEDINGS OF THE Hovusr oF Commons. ld. per 8 pp. Subseription, —
‘Session 1912 ih 3 a
Historica, M AN hae ~ Reports of the Royal Commissioners. In course of issue. ~
pcmean ae ee NZED Kixcpom. Years 1896 to 1910. oe aot J. Is. 94.
Cotos1an Imporr D ogee Mf Cs DORE ie ck aie Pees i
GOVERNMENT | OF | ear No. 186. is A vz sae ae
oe Rice RG EN UTS Cat ancial Provisions, [Ca. 6154. |
AGRICULTURAL Sratistics, Great Brirain. 1911. Acreage and Lave: ‘Stock roaies
of Crops. [Cd. 6021, 6056. | t
IMPERIAL INSTITUTE. Reports on Rubber and Gutta Percha. “[€a. 6022. Paes 9d. |
oO Od Bose | EDUCATION AND ResearcH. Report on the Distribution of iairorak 1910- ey
Cd. 6025 ;
ot OPERATIVE SocrnrrEs, Ix DUSTRIAT, AND. "AGRICULTURAL, Unrrep: “Krvepom. _Repart,
with Statistical Tables. [Cd. 6043. | 2 ‘
Stanparp Time Rares or Waces, Unrrep Kinepom. 1 January 1912. [Ca, 6054.) : “6d.
SrRIkES AND Locxk-ours. Laws in British Dominions and Foreign Countries Bac to
Public Utility Services. [Cd. 6081. ] ov aay .. Ls. 5d.
STavTisTIcAL ABSTRACT FOR THE British EMprre, 1896-1911. [Cd. 6082. tonne als. dds.
Forestry in Scornanp. Report of Committee, with gaat &e. ee 6085. ae ds. 8d.
Suiprine Casvarties, 1910-11. [Cd. 6093. | vals a iis 4s. Se
TrabE Unrons. Report for 1908-10, | [Cd: 6109. t) : a ai ek ee
VivisecTion. Royal Commission, Fimal Report. [Cd. 6114. int ve as ‘ae Leeds
EstasiisHeD Cuurcn. Wares. Bill No. 176 .. ap ae i i
Sea Fisuerres. Enouanp anp Wass. Report, 1910. {Cd 6120. te 2s.
CoMMERCIAL ARBITRATION, FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND COLONIES. ace 6126. } Seti’ | Sebo
Irish Finance Commirrer. Report. [Cd. 6153. | nee
ConcritaTion. TRADE Disputms.* Report, 1911. H.C. 87 ia
STREET ACCIDENTS CAUSED BY Verurours. 1911. BLS ©. 800 sv iy AT
ges Heiicabi Son kgieiid e” Re a ae sia
iUL i8i2
THIRTIETH
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
FISHERY BOARD FOR SCOTLAND,
Being for the Year 1911.
Presented to Parliament by Command of this Majesty.
LONDON:
PUBLISHED BY HIS MAJESTY’S STATIONERY OFFICE.
To be purchased, either directly or through any Bookseller, from
OLIVER & BOYD, TwrEEpALe Court, EDINBURGH; or
WYMAN & SONS, Ltp., Ferrer Lanz, E.C., and
32 ABINGDON STREET, S.W.; or
EK. PONSONBY, Lrp., 116 Grarron STREET, DUBLIN.
PRINTED BY
JAMES HEDDERWICK & SONS LIMITED,
Ar ‘“‘THE Citizen” Press, St. Vincent Phacr, GLascow.
1912.
[Cd. 6182.] Price 1s. 7d.
GO NIN aS:
— ——_——
PAGE
Part I.—General Statement, ] : ! ili
Means of Capture, . ; , xi
Fish Landed, ; : ; ee
Fish Used Fresh, . ; : ; , ime
Fish Cured, ‘ ; : ; xl
Cured Fish Exported, ; , xliv
Persons Engaged in Scottish shores ; . xivii
Boat-building, ; : . xivin
Herring-Barrel Making, : : . xiv
Herring Basket Branding, . : . xiviil
Marine Superintendence,_ .. : . xivili
Damage sustained by Boats or Gear of iNishoriea. l
Prosecutions for Illegal Trawling, &c., : ]
Casualties, . : lii
Whaling, . : He hii
Part II.—Salmon Tieueene ; . a
Part III.—Scientific Investigations, , ; lix
APPENDICES (see separate Contents), : 1
THIRTIETH ANNUAL REPORT.
Srr,—
TO THE RIGHT HONOURABLE
WOOD, MEP.,
His Majesty’s Secretary for Scotland.
T. M‘KINNON
FISHERY BOARD FOR SCOTLAND,
EDINBURGH, 16th April 1912.
In terms of the Act 45 & 46 Vict., c. 78, we, the Fishery Board for
Scotland, have the honour to present this our Thirtieth Annual
Report, being for the year ended 31st December 1911 :—
PART [.—GENERAL STATEMENT.
The number of vessels engaged in the sea fisheries of Scotland
during 1911 was 9543, manned by crews amounting in the aggregate
to 38,626. :
The fish landed amounted to 8,175,731 cwts. (exclusive of shell-fish),
of the value of £2,978,000. The value of the shell-fish was £67,356,
thus bringing the total value of all kinds of fish landed to £3,045,356,
In both quantity and value this is only the fourth highest record.
In value it shows a decrease from 1910 of £55,032, but an excess of
£119,690 over the average result of the previous five years.
SUMMARY OF MEANS OF CAPTURE.
The following table gives in summary form the means of capture
employed and the resulting catches with their value since 1898 :—
Number Value of Total Cateh.*
Year. of Tonnage. | Boats and
Vessels. Gear. (Juantity. Value.
£ Cwts. £
1898 11,576 | 113,557 2,029, 384 6,558,768 1,879, 866
1899 11,245 | 114,448 | 2,383,776 | 5,145,076 | 2,189,933
1900 11,275 | 119,426 2,711,877 5,369, 265 2,325,994
1901 11,201 | 124,639 3,001,301 6,385, 170 2,238,310
1902 11,097 | 181,692 3,212,455 6,866,028 2,502,668
1903 11,008 | 140,531 3,448, 168 6,518,808 2,401,287
1904 10,891 | 140,396 3,431,284 7,947,829 2,231,102
1905 10,581 | 136,385 3,304,695 7,856,310 2,649,148
1906 10,554 | 142,081 4,117,549 7,593,369 2,977,593
1907 10,365 | 144,385 4,857,816 9,018,153 3,149,127
1908 10,078 | 142,505 5, 223,149 8,645, 252 2,512,162
1909 9,889 | 139,973 5,291,533 7,423,185 2,889, 107
1910 9,724 | 139,701 5,439, 857 8,709,655 3, 100, 387
1911 9,543 | 137,930 5,628,087 8,175,731 3,045,355
* Excluding shell-fish, which are sold partly by number (e¢.g., oysters) and partly by weight
(e.g,. mussels), and have no common measure except value,
iv Thirtieth Annual Report
This shows a decrease from the previous year of.181 in the number
of vessels, and of 1771 in their tonnage (no doubt a casual variation),
but an increase of £188,230 in value.
Both the decrease in number and the increase in value are directly
due to the increasing introduction of mechanical means of propulsion
(steam and motor) into the boats of the herring fleet. This is but the
continuation of a tendency on which we have had occasion to remark
frequently in previous Reports, and of which we have something to
say later.
During the past year there were 1486 steam vessels and 233 motor
vessels engaged in the sea fisheries of Scotland, against 1393 steam
and 156 motor vessels in the previous year.
Of the total of 9543 vessels, 7776, or 81 per cent., were sailing
vessels, and the remainder were propelled by steam or by motor
engines. In the previous year the proportion was 83 per cent.
DIFFERENT FISHERIES.
l. HERRING FISHERY—GENERAL.
The herring catch of 1911 was less than that of the previous year
by 650,742 ewts. and £88,974.
The following table gives the total results of the Scottish herring
fishery since 1898 :—
Average
Year. Quantity. Value. Price per
Cwt.
Cwts. £
1898 4,705,641 952,402 4/03
1899 3,207,078 1,143,296 7/02
1900 3,920,216 1,243,407 5)
1901 4,338,635 1,061,034 4/102
1902 4,753,944 1,360,492 5/84
1903 4,279,485 1,244,656 5/92
1904 5,432,494 1,017,541 3/9
1905 5,342,777 1,343,080 5/
1906 4,979,848 1,649,163 6/73
1907 6,253,341 1,795,650 5/9
1908 5,690,114 1,151,644 4/04
1909 4,541,297 1,569,743 6/11
1910 5,687,226 1,594,308 5/7
1911 5,036,484 1,505,334 6/
CHANGES IN MEANS OF CAPTURE, AND RESULT.
As contributors to the herring supplies, power-propelled vessels
made a further advance upon the position so long held by sailing
of the Fishery Board for Scotland, Vv
vessels, The rapidity of the transition which is taking place in this
respect is well exemplified in the following table.
TABLE showing the Percentage of the Total Catch of Herrings
obtained by Steam, Motor, and Sailing Boats respectively in
each year since 1906 :—
Moke Steam Vessels. Motor Vessels. Sailing Vessels.
Percentage. Percentage. Percentage.
L906 31 - 69
1907 A5 - 55
1908 50 - 50
1909 54 ~ A6
1910 56 4 4.0
POEL 59 5 36
From the above table it will be seen that the proportions of the
total catch contributed by steamers and sailing boats respectively
have been practically reversed within the short space of six years.
ScoTTIsH Boats IN ENGLAND AND IRELAND.
But the operations of the Scottish herring fishermen are not
limited to Scotland. They participate to an important extent in the
herring fishery of both England and Ireland.
The following table oe the development and dimensions of
such participation :—
ENGLISH FISHING. IRIsH FISHING.
Year.
No. of Boats.| Catch. Value. [No. of Boats.| Catch. Value.
Cwts. £ Cwts. £
1899 679 822,500 | 242,460 Bus 17,500 6,240
1900 910 1,050,931 | 259,436 58 31,150 9,490
1901 951 850,941 | 197,126 104 45,619 15,718
1902 1009 1,445,797 | 356,428 158 35,157 12,456
1903 1184 1,166,928 | 213,462 218 60,928 21,967
1904 996 1,575,687 | 249,974 280 59,830 22,035
1905 1207 1,539,672 | 485,278 439 59,646 30,780
1906 1292 1,210,236 | 477,106 307 53,059 35,956
1907 1340 1,892,105 | 338,899 252 47,753 23,158
1908 1221 1,741,675 | 454,230 291 91,528 54,898
1909 1259 1,528,628 | 467,866 346 122,278 36,036
1910 1257 1,243,207 | 456,528 200 153,819 42,011
1911 914 1,560,187 | 474,342 231 261,417 64,536
The foregoing figures are not included in the statistics already given
of the Scottish fisheries. Though the fish are landed by Scottish
vi Thirtieth Annual Report
boats, the returns are included in the fishery statistics of the particular
country in which the fish are landed.
CuRED HERRINGS EXPORTED.
The total export of cured herrings for 1911 was 1,508,122 barrels,
being a decrease from 1910 of 259,422 barrels (Appendix EH). The
principal market is on the Continent of Europe. The greater part of
the export goes to the two countries of Germany and Russia. The
following is the rate of export to each since 1899 :—
YEAR. *To GERMANY. To Russta.
Barrels. Barrels.
1899 714,230 166,873
1900 769,126 172,462
1901 998,240 233,129
1902 1,049,502 292,987
1903 794,711 303,202
1904 1,095,683 384,443
1905 1,057,315 430, 554
1906 1,025,886 424,200
1907 1,186,100 627,100
1908 1,001,645 616,497
1909 786,682 574,307
1910 982,361 732,345
1911 794,219 655, 814
* From 40 to 50 per cent. of the total quantity of herrings exported to Germany is sent
over the frontier to Russia.
Curep HERRINGS BRANDED.
The number of barrels branded was 267,370, and the amount
of brand fees paid into Exchequer was £4456. (Appendix E.)
The following table shows the number of barrels branded and the
amount received in brand fees annually since 1900 :—
Year. No. 2) 8c
1900 : - 292.4284 4,873 16 2
1901 : - 385,4114 6,423 10 6
1902 : = 435,5844 7,259: 14,70
1903 s : 364,0424 6067 ‘Tish
1904 484,237 8.070. 127-4
1905 394,9444 O02. ace
1906 : 306,0334 D,LOO =) dae
1907 - 535,677 8,927 19 0
1908 - 433,083 M218 bUEG
1909 = 231,4394 a007 (0 90
1910 314,8084 5,246 0 0
1911 267,370 4456 3 4
2. WHITE FISH FISHING.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
vii
After the herring fishery, the next most important branch of the
industry in Scotland is the white-fish fishing. This fishing is carried
on by means of two classes of vessels and two methods of fishing—the
vessels differentiated by their methods of propulsion (steam or sails
and oars), and the methods of fishing, whether by trawls or by lines.
We will deal with the results of these methods (1) in the aggregate,
and (2) separately.
The following are the totals of the white-fishing since 1900 :—
Year.
1900
1901
1902
1903
1904
1905
1906
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
|
|
Quantity.
Cwts.
1,834,498
2,024,867
2,076,580
2,168,973
2,459,373
2,481,085
2,558,574.
2,696,943
2,917,295
2,830,728
2,968,598
3,055,099
Value.
£
1,074,600
1,166,919
1,133,088
1,145,887 ©
1,202,942
1,296,727
1,306,529
1,334,797
1,351,108
1,305,811
1,491,339
1,457,575
The striking feature of this table is the slow but steady increase,
both in quantity and value, of the white fishery of Scotland.
The next two tables show the proportion in which the above
result is contributed to by the two different methods of fishing :—
TRAWLING.
= Catch.
No of Vessels
Year (Steam). ai
(luantity. Value.
Cwts. Si,
1900 232 1,073,164 699,587
1901 256 1,325,072 820,813
1902 275 1,465,073 812,229
1903 280 1,566,370 829,932
1904 270 1,705,633 841,757
1905 266 1,745,431 948,117
1906 274 1,870,517 957,008
1907 287 2,061,336 985,751
1908 311 2,092,411 971,972
1909 314 2,020,209 | 953, 259
1910 320 2,102,031 | 1,102,976
1911 328 2,127,001 1,039,076
Vill
No. of Vessels.
Thirticth Annual Report
LINE AND NET FISHING.
2 ,
Year. at Geivana Catch. Value.
a Motor.
) Cwts. £
1900 52 5404 757,000 371,000
1901 1d 5367 696,000 341,000
1902 68 5154 608,700 318,300
1903 91 4884 602,600 315,900
1904 129 4462 750,100 361,200
1905 164 4593 735,654 348,610
1906 191 4425 688,057 349,521
1907 244 4083 635,601 349,041
1908 SPN 3767 824,684 379,079
1909 411 3634 810,519 352,552
1910 346 3563 866,567 388,363
1911 346 3478 928,098 418,899
Line and net fishing have been more successful, both in quantity
and value, than for some years. This appears to be due to the
introduction of motor propulsion to the smaller inshore line fishing,
and to the introduction of the method of fishing cod with nets
into the Moray Firth.
PERSONS EMPLOYED.
The number of persons employed in the fisheries of Scotland and the
various industries subsidiary thereto in the year 1911 was 89,153.
Of these, 38,626 manned the fishing fleet, 16,576 were cutters and
packers of herrings, 13,600 were engaged in the carrying trade, and the
remainder were engaged in other operations connected with the fishing
industry.
WHALE FISHERY.
With reference to the Act of 1907 regulating the Whale Fishery in
Scotland, we have to report that during the year 1911 11 vessels
were licensed, being the same number as in the previous year; the
licence fees paid into Exchequer amounted to £1100; the number
of whales landed was 503; the value of all the products obtained
was £58,931; and the number of persons employed was 295, of whonr
148 were British and the remainder foreigners (page lii).
This is a decrease from the previous year of 112 in the number of
whales, of £9528 in the value of products, and of 7 in the number
of persons employed. Of this decrease of the persons employed, 16
was in the number of foreigners, British subjects having increased by 9.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. ix
IMPROVEMENT OF FISHHWRY HARBOURS.
From time to time the Board has pressed the growing need of
increased harbour accommodation, owing to the change from sailing
boats to steamers of the vessels engaged in the herring fishing.
Harbours which, however adequate to the circumstances which existed
at the time of their erection, are becoming year by year less adequate
to accommodate the growing demand both in docking space and depth
of water. Fishermen are thus forced to have their fishing boats at
sometimes considerable distances from their homes when laid up for
the winter months. The attention and repairs required can only be
carried out at great expense in travelling and otherwise, to say
nothing of enhanced dock charges. Several other inconveniences and
economic dangers following upon the phenomenal rapidity of change
from sailing power to steam have impressed upon the Board the
absolute necessity of making the harbours reasonably adequate to
meet that change. This is without doubt the most pressing problem
in connection with the herring fishing industry.
The establishment of a National Development Fund under the
provisions of the Development Act (9 Edw. 7, c. 47), (with special
powers under Section 1, sub-section (1) (e) and (g) for the Treasury,
upon the recommendation of the Development Commissioners, to
make advances to a Government Department, or through a Govern-
ment Department, to a Public Authority for among other objects
(e) the construction and improvement of harbcurs, and (g) the
development and improvement of fisheries) appeared to the Board
to afford a favourable opportunity to bring this subject as a*whole
under the notice of the Development Commissioners before they
decided upon the merits of individual cases submitted to them. In
order to expiscate matters fully a Committee of the Board visited
the localities, and interviewed the various harbour authorities and
inspected the harbours. They duly reported to the Board, and the
Board to the Development Commissioners. The latter body after-
wards deputed two of their number, namely, the Vice-Chairman and
Mr. Haldane, together with their Secretary, to visit these localities,
and they were accompanied by the Deputy-Chairman and Secretary
of the Fishery Board.
The result up to this date is shown in the following table.
[ TABLE.
x Thirtieth Annual Report
GRANTS AND LOANS To SCOTTISH FISHERY HARBOURS.
By Development |By Fishery Total
Commissioners. Board. Total Total Amount
el ms Loan van F e setae aon lied
vy [eat RM Vr igiegl yates eaeeeaea
SED PA WA EC
Stonehaven, .| 6,500| 7,000| — 6,500! 7,000} 13,500
Buekie,* . .| 8,000 | 25,000) 2,000 | 10,000 | 25,000 | 35,000
Wick,*. . .| 15,000 _ |15.000] 15,000
Pork Saban EL aNd eee 350 5,600] - 5,600
a 30,750 | 32,000 6,350 | 22,100 | 47,000 | 69,100
* Tn these cases the Treasury have imposed certain conditions with which it is
believed the localities will be able to comply.
INTELLIGENCE.
The Board system of official telegraphic information between ports
at which a herring fishing is in progress was begun in a tentative
way in the year 1895, when 3800 telegrams were first issued. Last
year the number of telegrams thus sent amounted to 5360.
The telegrams are despatched daily at noon by the Board’s
Fishery Officers from their own ports to every other port in Scotland
at which a herring fishing is then going on, and in the event of
additional infomation of value becoming known later in the day a
second teleoram is despatched. Upon receipt they are exhibited
publicly at the fishmarkets and other public places, where they can
readily be seen by all concerned.
The points on which the telegrams give information are (1) number
of arrivals of herring boats, (2) average catch per boat, (3) quality of
the fish, (4) range of prices, (5) position of chief fishing grounds, and
(6) nature of wind and weather. Duplicates of all these telegrams
are at the same time sent to the Head Office in Edinburgh.
Then at the end of each week telegrams are sent by each District
Officer to the Board giving the catch for the week, the quantity
cured, the number of barrels branded under each brand, the quantity
exported, and the countries to which exported. This information is
tabulated, and a statement of the totals for the East Coast, Orkney
and Shetland, and the West Caast respectively is sent for publication
to the Press.
A statement is also issued at the end of each month showing the
quantity of cured herrings of each description in stock in this
country.
Information is also received from Germany, Holland, Norway, and
Sweden giving particulars, in so far as those countries are concerned,
of the catch, cure, and export of herrings and other sea-fish, and this
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. x1
is also issued to the Press for the information of those interested.
The Board have in view a considerable enlargement of the intelligence
branch of their work.
TRISH CRowN BRAND FOR HERRINGS.
In the early part of the year a communication was received from
the Irish Department of Agriculture and Technical Instruction
intimating that it had been decided to introduce a Crown Brand for
Irish-cured herrings on similar lines to that administered. by the
Board, and asking the services of one of the Board’s officials to assist
in organising the system. The Board were pleased to comply with the
request, and the Assistant Inspector of Fisheries was despatched to
Ireland for the purpose. The Irish Department subsequently
expressed their thanks to the Board for their valuable assistance in
the matter.
DEPARTMENTAL COMMITTEES.
In addition to the three Committees appointed by the Board to deal
with the question of approaching the Development Commissioners for
assistance in providing proper harbour accommodation for the Jarge
fleet of steam drifters now owned by fishermen along the East Coast,
the Board during the course of the year appointed Committees to
inquire and report as to (1) the development of the inshore or minor
fisheries, (2) the method of fishing known as paidle-net fishing used in
the capture of white fish in the Solway Firth, (3) the adoption of a
superannuation scheme for the officers of the Fishery cruisers, (4) the
method of fishing known as flounder-net fishing which is permitted in
the Firths of Forth and Clyde, (5) the working of the Board’s byelaw
regulating the Barra cockle fishery, and (6) the disposal of the fees
collected by them in applying the official brand to parcels of cured
herrings.
MEANS OF CAPTURE.
I. Fisninc Boats AND VESSELS (OTHER THAN TRAWLERS)
PROPELLED BY SAILS OR OARS.
The decline in the number and value of sail fishing boats, which
has been so marked a feature of the statistics in recent years, con-
tinued to be exhibited in 1911, and was accompanied by a corresponding
decrease in the quantity and value of all classes of fishing gear (except
unclassified types of nets—chiefly cod nets—which showed a substantial
increase in Buckie and Findhorn districts). All sections of the coast
were involved in the general movement, the main cause being, of
course, the continued replacement of sailing boats by steam and motor-
driven craft to meet the new conditions of the fishing industry. As
illustrating the extent of the decline, it may be stated that while the
number of sail fishing boats in 1901 was 10,774, in 1911 it had fallen
to 7776—equivalent to an average annual decrease of about 300.
xii Thirtieth Annual Report
Il, STEAM FISHING VESSELS OTHER THAN .TRAWLERS.
In continuation of the return furnished in preceding years, the
subjoined Table gives particulars of the rise of the Seottish steam
fishing fleet since the year 1900. The progress made is striking,
and while the rate of increase has not been uniform—varying chiefly
according to the coniparative success or failure of the herring fishing—
it has in the aggregate been remarkable, a fleet of 70 in 1900 being
transformed into one of 794in 1911. The table is as follows :—
MEN AND Boys
VESSELS. FISHING GEAR. Hains
|
YEAR. . 8p z i Sp % Sp z Sp & é Sp a
® ee op be : ae : a = ® ae
2 8S). MBit) hake d) fe alle ed Oa
BP ee Bd Bee oe ole ee
Z, AS = AS > AS > AS Z ah)
£ £
1900 70 59 1,865 | 98 145,490 | 76 17,648 | 140 588 62
1901 97 39 2,684 | 44 200,910 | 38 26,316 | 49 814 | 38
1902 | 100 3 2,900 8 205,620 2 28,990} 10 829 ped
1903 | 156 | 56 | 4,025] 39 | 355,915| 73 | 45,089] 56 | 1,296 | 56
1904 | 204 | 31 | 5,161) 28 | 453,095| 27 | 59,596] 32 | 1,689| 26
1905 209 2°) 5177) ) 452,080 | 0 64,327 1S) 1 rae
1906 | 274 | 31 | 6,538] 26 | 608,060] 35 | 96,588] 50 | 2,347] 34
1907 | 508 | 85 |11,828) 81 [1,245,268] 105 | 182,426] 89 | 3,993] 70
1908 | 626 | 23 |15,610| 32 |1,535,550| 23 |232.216| 27 | 4,924 | 23
1909 | 665 6 |16,864| 8 -11,635,602 1 1248.455| 7 | 5,428] 10
1910 | 725 osc | ABT | eee SIN, 02,0809 0 a ge, OSedn oe. 5,748 “Pi
1911 | 794 10 | 21,146; 13. [1,903,298 8 {303,201 | 11 6,064 | 5
* Including non-resident men. N.B.—The vessels returned include several mussel dredgers.
Even a cursory examination of the figures in the table cannot fail
to reveal the remarkable development in the fleet which has occurred.
In 1900 the sail fishing boats in use were valued at over £828,000,
the steam vessels (other than trawlers) at only £145,000; in
1911 the value of sail boats had fallen to £559,000, while that of
steam vessels had risen to. over £1,900,000. And the value of the
fishing gear has increased in an even greater ratio, this, of course,
being due to the greater number of nets and the greater length of
lines carried by the steamers, together with their greatly improved
equipment in respect of labour-saving appliances, &c. In some
districts, however, there continues to be a tendency to the smaller
type of wooden steam vessels, which are supposed to absorb a smaller
proportion of the earnings in working expenses and so to give a better
net return to the owners.
In continuation to the return furnished in previous reports, the
following shows the earnings of steam drifters belonging to the
principal districts at the chief herring fishings prosecuted by them :—
[ TABLE.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. xlil
AVERAGE EARNINGS PER VESSEL.
DIstTRICT. Great Summer Herring English Herring
Fishing. Fishing.
19TT. 1910. 1911, 1910.
£ £ £ £
Anstruther, . . ae 746 840 598 547
Aberdeen, .. ao 630 720 685 562
Peterhead, .. tas 743 1,029 600 600
Fraserburgh, ae 1,019 1,030 663 790 -
Banff, ae Bs 900 750 600 646
Buckie, ee ast 940 930 700 430
Findhorn. .. bs 900 970 700 610
Wick, bis oy 840 1,000 590 540
In most instances the gross earnings at the Scottish fishing were
smaller than in the preceding year, this being due eutirely to the
falling-off in the catch, as prices were distinctly higher. The most
successful crews hailed from Fraserburgh, and their earnings are
almost equal to those of 1910, while it will be observed that the Banff
crews did even better than in the previous year. It is difficult to
account for this. except that they were successful in securing good
catches notwithstanding the general shortage, and that high prices
were obtained.
At the English fishing, the earnings of the Scottish steam drifters
were on the average rather better than in 1910. Herrings were very
plentiful, but prices ruled much lower than usual, and the season was
a short one. Satisfaction with the results was unfortunately dis-
counted by the heavy loss of fishing gear, not, as in the preceding
season, through stormy weather, but owing to the bursting of the nets
through weight of fish.
While the great summer herring fishing and the English herring
fishing occupy the chief attention of the steam fishing vessels, it must,
of course, be kept in view that the winter and early spring herring
fishings and great-lining are also prosecuted by a considerable section
of the fleet, and that in some years a substantial addition to their
earnings result. These fishings are not, however, so attractive to the
fishermen, as unless the catches are very good, the financial outcome
does not repay the fishermen for the labour involved and for the wear
and tear of gear, which are naturally greater during the winter and
spring months, when stormy weather is more or less prevalent.
As was the case last year, a considerable number of steam fishing
vessels (greater than in any previous year) devoted their attention
wholly to great lining, but were not so successful as usual (due
largely to the scarcity of halibut on the famous Porcupine Bank, off
the west of Ireland, and to the prevalence of dog-fish on the north-
western grounds). The best-fished vessel, however, would seem to
have had a remunerative season, as she grossed no less than £4400.
Induced by their success in 1910, about 22 trawlers were again fitted
X1V Thirtieth Annual Report
out for lining, but the venture was not a success, the causes of com-
parative failure being the same as those operating in the case of the
regular steam liners. Both classes of vessel were also handicapped
by the lower prices which prevailed owing to the exceptionally warm
summer.
Il]. BEAM AND OTTER TRAWL VESSELS.
The fleet of Scottish steam trawlers showed a net increase of 8 dur-
ing 1911, the number at Aberdeen being augmented by 11, and at
Peterhead by 1, while the Leith and Montrose figures showed a
decrease of 3 and 1 respectively. The value of the vessels and their
gear exhibited a corresponding increase of £74,165. The prospects of
a further increase to the fleet are, however, not meantime very bright,
as the operations during 1911 were decidedly less successful than in
1910, mainly owing to the warm summer and the consequent low
prices realised.
IV. Motor Fisuine Boats.
A study of the table (App. A, No. I, p. 8) relating to
motor fishing boats shows that the marine oil engine is still
making’ distinct headway, only 6 of the 27 fishery districts not
being represented in the return. There is now (1911) a fleet
of 233 motor-propelled boats, as compared with 156 in 1910,
and 75 in 1909, the increase of 77 in 1911 being distributed thus :—
East Coast, 23; Orkney and Shetland, 8; and the West Coast, 46.
It is somewhat remarkable that on the East Coast the favour
with which the oil-engine has been received is confined largely to
southern districts—HKyemouth in particular, whose fleet increased by
50 per cent. in 1911 (22 to 33)—and that motor-propulsion for fishing
boats is still regarded with disfavour in Moray Firth districts. This
is due to some extent to the early prejudice of the Moray Firth fisher-
men against the motor-engine owing to the numerous breaks-down of
the original models which came under their observation, but it
must also be ascribed to the long distances Moray Firth boats have to
run to the fishing grounds in all states of weather, and there is no
doubt that even yet the steamer possesses considerable advantages
under bad weather conditions in its greater “flexibility,” its power to
make a passage more or less direct against a head sea, its power to do
actual fishing work in heavy weather, and generally its better sea-
going qualities.
These conditions, of course, operate much less strongly in the com-
paratively sheltered Firth of Clyde and the lochs on the West Coast
generally, and here accordingly the greatest progress is being made.
No fewer than 46 additions were made to the 1910 fleet of 81,
practically half of the increase being credited to the Loch Fyne area,
and two-thirds of the remainder to other Clyde districts.
Of course, it must be kept in view that the boats into which motor-
engines are being installed on the East Coast are of quite a different
type from those on the West Coast. In the former case, the craft are
practically all of the large first-class type, which proceed considerable
distances to sea in pursuit of the herring; in the latter, the boats are
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. XV
mostly of the Loch Fyne skiff type, which operate almost entirely
in inshore waters. Similarly, in Orkney and Shetland the boats in
which the oil engine has been installed are of small tonnage and are
chiefly engaged in inshore haddock fishing, with, it may incidentally
be stated, remarkable success. So great, indeed, was the success of
the Shetland motor-boats in 1910 that by the end of 1911 the local
fleet had been doubled (6 to 12).
At this point it may be desirable to focus these general remarks on
the distribution of the fleet in a brief table :—
No. of Value of Boats
Boats. Tonnage. and Gear.
East Coast, ... fi 81 2,947 £98,716
West Coast, Pr TET 120 24,956
Orkney and Shetland, 20 140 5,455
It will thus be seen that the average value of the boats and gear
on the East Coast is £1219, on the West Coast £197, and in Orkney
and Shetland £218.
Types of Motor Engines installed in 1911.
On the East Coast, the favourite engine continued to be the
“Gardner,” although other makes, such as the “ Parsons,” “Thorney-
croft,’ “Alpha,” “ Kelvin,” and “ Fairbanks,” found adherents. For
the smaller West Coast boats, the “ Kelvin” occupied first place in the
favour of fishermen, but in a few instances other engines, such as the
“Ferro,” “ Barear,” and “ Gleniffer,” were adopted.
The cost of the engines and running expenses show little change
from the figures given in the Report for 1909. As regards running
expenses, however, there appears to be some hope that in the near future
engines may be constructed which will be adapted to the consumption of
crude oil, and if this could be attained a welcome addition to the net
profits would ensue. But, as was pointed out in last year’s Report, it
would probably be necessary that crude oil should be standardised, as
the quality of different kinds varies considerably.
Harnings of Motor Boats.
As has been stated in preceding years, it is difficult to obtain
reliable estimates as to the earnings of fishermen generally, partly
because many are unwilling to divulge particulars, while others do
not keep proper accounts and are thus unable to give the figures
desired. Generally, however, it may be stated that careful enquiry
and a comparison of reliable estimates for certain districts have con-
firmed the views expressed in preceding Reports, that the earnings of
motor fishing boats are intermediate between those of steam-drifters
and sail-drifters.
As illustrative of this statement, the earnings at the Scottish great
summer and the English fishings of the different classes of boats in four
districts in which reliable estimates were obtainable have been
summarised, with the following results ;—
Xvl Thirtieth Annual Report
Summer Herring English Herring
Fishing. Fishing.
Average Earnings. Average Earnings.
Steam Drifters, £887 £665
Motor _,, 513 321
Sail F 281 193
This table also brings out the fact that the steam-drifter, owing to
its better sea-going qualities, is relatively more successful than the
motor-boat at the period of the year (October and November) when
the English fishing is prosecuted and when stormier weather is
experienced.
As regards the smaller West Coast boats, similar difficulties in
obtaining reliable estimates of the earnings have been experienced,
but the following data relating to Campbeltown district may be re-
garded as authentic :—
Pairs. Gross Harnings per Pair.
Motor Boats, nae i £1,150 to £1,590
Motor and Sail Boat, ae 700 to 900
Sail Boats, ... ae ae 180 to "300
It may be explained that the Campbeltown boats, operating almost
entirely with the seine-net, necessarily work in pairs, and the fore-
going figures show clearly the advantages of motor installation.
Where two motor-boats work together the earnings reach a maximum
of £1590; when one motor-boat has to work with a sail boat the
maximum sinks to £900; and where two sail boats are in partnership
the maximum earnings are only £300. The striking testimony which
these figures offer is now generally accepted by Clyde fishermen, and
local officers are of opinion that the time is not far distant when all
the best fishermen will have their boats equipped with motor engines.
In this connection, attention is called to the easy terms of purchase
offered by the different manufacturers, who do not press for the
instalments due to them if the fishing has not been a success.
Conclusion.
The considerable increase in the motor fleet during 1911 appears to
bear out the view which was expressed in the Report for 1910, that
the marine oil engine, both as an auxilary and as a main motive power,
has a distinct future before it. As already stated, the Moray Firth
crews have not taken kindly to it, but with the ever-increasing
experience gained by the manufacturers, and the consequent im-
provements effected in the engines, it appears likely that the principal
objections to the oil engine willbe removed. One important difficulty
which remains to be surmounted is to devise an engine which will
work the capstan, and until this is done the general acceptance of
motor power for fishing boats will be retarded. It is true that claims
have been made for certain engines that they are capable of working
the capstan, but, so far as can be ascertained, these claims have not
satisfactorily been substantiated. It may, however, be accepted as
settled that for the smaller type of boats working in inshore waters
the oil engine is admirably adapted—better, indeed, than any other
existing motive power.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. XV1l
THE SHARE SYSTEM IN SCOTTISH FISHING VESSELS.
In connection with the statistics relating to ‘‘ Means of Capture,”
it may here be interesting to give an account of how the different
classes of boats are acquired by fishermen, and how the earnings are
divided among the crews.
The great majority of steam drifters and liners and sailing boats
engaged in the Scottish fishing industry are owned by fishermen.
Nearly all the steam trawlers are owned by companies, but in recent
years trawl skippers have built or purchased trawlers, and this
tendency is increasing.
Vessels are acquired by the fishermen in various ways. In some
places (especially the Fifeshire fishing villages) the skipper alone, or
the skipper with members of his family, and in a few cases several
fishermen who may or may not be related, become partners in the
purchase of a vessel. In some instances they have managed to save
sufficient money to buy a drifter outright, but in the majority of
cases their savings fall short of the necessary sum. In the latter
event they approach large firms of fish salesmen, who sell their fish
for them, or general merchants, with whom they are in the habit of
dealing, to become cautioners to the bank for the amount required on
a “bank cash credit.” The banks entertain this class of business
provided the applicants are successful and reliable fishermen, and that
the sureties are men of substance and good character. Should the
cautioner be a fish salesman, he would naturally expect to get the
sale of the fish landed at certain ports, while in the case of a
merchant he would expect to get the borrower’s custom in nets, coal,
oil, groceries, and other stores.
The cash credit is worked in the same way as an overdrawn current
account, all the boat’s receipts being paid in, and the interest is
charged on the day to day balances. At the end of the fishing the
merchants are paid for all nets, stores, etc., and the surplus is divided
into three shares—one-third being credited to the boat, one-third to
the nets, and one-third divided among the crew. Each member of the
crew has so many nets, and the “ nets” share is divided in proportion
to the number owned, while the boat’s share is devoted to the
reduction of the sum borrowed from the bank.
The interest charged varies according to the rate fixed by the banks,
but it is always 4 per cent. less than that charged for ordinary over-
drafts. The average cash account rate in 1911 was £5 4s. 8d. per cent.
If it is necessary to employ men other than “share men” on board,
they are simply engaged at a weekly wage like the engineer and
stoker and cook.
In the Moray Firth the mode of borrowing the necessary money is
somewhat different. There the fishermen frequently purchase vessels
themselves from their savings, and from money borrowed on the
mortgage of their houses. In other cases one-third of the purchase
price is advanced by the banks on a first mortgage, and (according to
the fishermen’s requirements) part is obtained from fish salesmen, or
the boat-builders allow part of the purchase price to remain on second
mortgage. A current account is opened with the banks, as in Fife.
The boats are managed by the fishermen, and none of the other
partners has a say in their control,
b
XVili Thirtieth Annual Report
Steam Drifters.
The earnings of drifters are usually allocated as follows at the close
of each of the three seasons commonly reckoned as occurring in the
year :—
From gross earnings is deducted salesman’s commission, dues of
every description, cost of coal, oil, engine stores, and engineer’s and
stoker’s wages. The balance is divided into three shares—ship’s
share, nets’ share, and crew’s share—the latter subject to deduction of
engineer’s and stoker’s board.
Usually owners and crew find nets in equal proportion, a full fleet
of nets, including spare gear for all the fishings, costing from £500 to
£700.
The system of dividing the net earnings into three shares, although
the general rule, is not always followed. Thus, in the case of most of
the Anstruther boats the proportions are :—Boat, four-tenths; nets,
three-tenths; crew, three-tenths, and this method of division is
spreading amongst other ports.
Steam Liners.
The steam line fleet is largely concentrated at Aberdeen, and the
system in vogue there of allocating the earnings is as follows :—All
working expenses—cost of coal, bait, wages of engineer, etc.—are
deducted from the gross earnings, and the balance halved, one share
going to the boat, and the other being divided amongst the crew.
Fishermen who do not contribute a share of the lines, 7.¢., hired hands,
are paid at the rate of from 25s. to 30s. per week, with food. In
other districts, where steam drifters are occasionally employed in line-
fishing, the system of division is usually the same, 2.e., half of the net ~
earnings go to the boat, and half to the crew, who each provide an
equal share of lines. In Eyemouth district, the system is slightly more
complicated. A fleet of nets is usually carried for the. purpose of
obtaining bait, and each time the lines are shot a sum of 12s. is
allowed for the upkeep of nets and a similar sum for the crew, and the
net earnings are divided thus:—Boat, three-sevenths; crew, three-
sevenths ; lines, one-seventh. 3
Steam trawlers are sometimes temporarily fitted out as liners, the
owner furnishing the equipment, and in such cases the net proceeds
are divided into 14 shares, of which the skipper receives 12 shares
and the mate 11. The other members of the crew are paid at fixed
rates, but the deck hands receive in addition a bonus of 3d. per £1 on
the net, and the firemen 6d. per £1 on the gross earnings over £40
per week. All are paid at the end of each voyage.
Motor Boats.
In the case of the large motor drifters on the East Coast, the
system of division is not uniform, although the differences are slight.
The modus operandi is the same as in the case of steam drifters, the
net earnings being allocated in varying proportions to the boat, nets,
and crew. The following are the proportions at Eyemouth, Fraser-
burgh, and Buckie, which together account for 63 per cent. of the
entire Hast Coast I’leet :—
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. x1x
EKyemouth. Fraserburgh. Buckie.
Boat, he set 5/19 2/8 2/8
Gear, r se 7/19 3/8 2/8
Crew, sat ef 7/19 3/8 4/8
Sailing Boats.
The usual method is to divide the net earnings into 13 shares, of
which the crew get 6, the balance being divided in varying propor-
tions between the boat and gear. Minor differences exist at every
port, however.
Clyde Skiffs.
The boats employed on the Clyde are of a smaller type, and carry
a crew of four men each. They usually employ the seine-net, for
which purpose they work in pairs—two motor boats, a motor and a
sail boat, or two sailing boats, as the case may be. Where there are
two motors, the proceeds are divided into 13 shares; where there is
one motor boat and one sailing boat, 124 shares ; and where there are
two sailing boats, 12 shares. The method of sharing is J share for
each net, 4 share for each boat, 3 share for each motor, the remainder
being divided among the two crews.
Hired Hands.
With the exception referred to at Aberdeen, hired hands are very
rarely employed at a fixed weekly wage. They are almost invariably
placed on the same footing as the remainder of the crew, and receive
an equal share with those who have an interest in the boat or nets of
the proportion of the. net earnings allocated for division among the
crew. They are, however, frequently under contract to serve for a
season.
FISH LANDED.
EL Foran CAgrcH:
The results of the fishing operations of 1911 were eminently satis-
factory, for, if the herring catch compared somewhat unfavourably with
that of 1910, it was still above the 5,000,000 ewt. standard first reached
in 1904 (below which it has twice fallen since that year), while the
catch of white-fish was the highest on record. As has already been
reported, the total quantity of fish landed in Scotland in 1911 (ex-
clusive of shell-fish) was 8,175,731 cwts., valued at £2,978,000, or
533,924 cwts. and £122,387 less than in the preceding year. The
decrease in quantity is more than accounted for by the falling off in
the catch of herrings, while the decrease in value is attributable partly
to herrings and in a less degree to the lower prices realised for trawled
fish. ‘Towards the gross catch herrings and other pelagic fish con-
tributed 63 per cent., trawled fish 26 per cent., and demersal fish
taken by net and line 11 per cent., as compared with 66, 24, and 10 per
cent. respectively in 1910, while as regards value the corresponding per-
centages were 51, 35, and 14. The average price per cwt. obtained
was 7s. 3d., as compared with 7s. 1d. per cwt. in 1910 and 7s. 9d. per
XX Thirtieth Annual Report
cwt. in 1909, the slight increase being referable to the enhanced prices
realised for herrings. The shell-fish landed realised a total of £67,355,
or £2405 less than in 1910, a decrease for which lobsters and
unclassified shell-fish were entirely responsible, all other kinds show-
ing increases in varying degree. The gross total value of all kinds of
fish landed was £3,045,855—figures which, it is gratifying to record,
have been only thrice previously exceeded in the history of the
Scottish fishing industry.
II. PeLacic FISH TAKEN BY NETs.
(a) HEREINGS.
The total catch of herrings in 1910 amounted to 5,036,484 ewts.,
valued at £1,505,334, as compared with 5,687,226 cwts. and £1,594,308
in the preceding year. For these decreases the early summer fishing,
with a falling off from the figures for 1910 of 624,489 cwts., or nearly
25 per cent., in the quantity, and £168,677, or 29 per cent., in the
value, was almost entirely responsible. The decrease in the value of
the early summer catch was to a large extent discounted by the great
summer fishing, which realised £99,679, or about 11 per cent., more
than in 1910, although the quantity landed was 4755 cwts. less. The
winter herring fishing figures show comparatively slight variations
from those of the preceding year. With one marked difference—the
observance of a close time cluring the early summer fishing—the course
of the fishing in the year under review bore a general resemblance to that
of 1910. The Stornoway winter fishing was an even more pronounced
failure than in the latter year. On the East Coast the tendency
which has been in evidence in recent years to start fishing at an
earlier date each season was more pronounced than ever, while, as in
1910, the fishing fell away greatly in August—the month in which
formerly it was wont to be at its height—to be followed by a slight
revival in September. ‘lhe great decline in the early fishing was the
direct result of events in the previous season, and will be dealt with
later.
The average price per cwt. throughout the year was 6s., as com-
pared with 5s. 7d. in 1910, an increase which is attributable to the
high prices current in July and August, when the supply was barely
equal to the demand, as prices at the beginning of the season were
abnormally low.
Of the total landings, the East Coast contributed 52 per cent.,
Orkney and Shetland 35 per cent., and the West Coast the remainder,
while in respect of value the corresponding percentages were 51, 37,
and 12. Of individual contributors, Shetland, with a catch of
1,372,508 ewts., easily retained its place at the head of affairs, the next
in order being Fraserburgh, which, with a catch of 675,000 cwts., re-
gained by the narrow margin of 2600 cwts. the premier place on the
East Coast which was wrested from it two years ago by Peterhead.
Other prominent contributors on the East Coast were Wick and
Aberdeen, while on the West Coast Stornoway was a long way ahead
of any other district.
As contributors to the herring supplies, power-propelled vessels
made a further encroachment upon the position so long held by sailing
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. Xx1
vessels. The rapidity of the transition which is taking place in this
respect is well exemplified in the following table.
TABLE showing the Percentage of the Total Catch of Herrings
obtained by Steam, Motor, and Sailing Boats respectively in
each year since 1906 :—
Y Steam Vessels. Motor Vessels. Sailing Vessels.
ear.
Percentage. Percentage. Percentage.
1906 al — 69
1907 44 — 56
1908 50 — 50
1909 54 as 46
1910 56 4 40
1911 59 5 36
From the above table it will be seen that the proportions of the
total catch contributed by steamers and sailing boats respectively
have been practically reversed within the short space of six years.
At first sight it appears strange that the catch by motor boats,
whose number was increased by 50 per cent. during the year, should
have advanced by only 25 per cent., but the explanation is that the
great majority of the vessels of this type employed in herring fishing
are Clyde skiffs, whose catches are, of course, much smaller as a rule
than those of the larger vessels on the Kast Coast.
A feature of the herring fishing of 1911, and one which is fraught
with far-reaching possibilities, was the employment of the steam
trawler in that industry. This innovation has been referred to in
previous reports, but during the year under review it sprang into
special prominence, owing to its rapid extension in the North Sea
towards the close of the year. It is not speaking too strongly to say
that the prospect of competition from such formidable rivals has spread
something akin to consternation in drift-net fishing circles, and a
short account of the genesis and progress of the new departure may at
this juncture appropriately be given.
Trawling for herrings by means of the ordinary commercial steam
trawler, equipped with the otter trawl, dates from about the
beginning of the present century, and appears to owe its inception
to the enterprise of the fishermen of Milford Haven.
At the outset the net used was the ordinary otter trawl net, either
laced in the wings or lined with a piece of herring net. Some five
years ago, however, a specially manufactured net was introduced
which is now used by nearly all the vessels engaged in this method of
herring fishing. These nets are made from a superior class of manilla
twine, and mounted in some cases with lighter ropes, than in the case
of the ordinary trawl net, and differ from the latter in dimensions
and size of mesh. The dimensions are:—Top part of net, from 66 to
80 feet long and from 90 to 114 feet on the head-line, according to
size of vessel, with 6-inch mesh; the lower part of the net consists of
30 feet belly with meshes of from 21 to 34 inches, and 30 feet cod-end
with 21 inch meshes, making 60 feet in all with a small mesh.
The ordinary otter trawl is of the same dimensions, with the
exception of the cod-end, which is from 20 to 24 feet long, with a
mesh of 34 inches.
xxl Thirtieth Annual Report
Trawling for herrings is carried on in daylight, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
and it is stated that the best catches are-secured about mid-day.
Trawling during the night has never been successful, as the herrings,
it is said, rise to the surface with the setting in of darkness. When
trawling, the vessels steam at full power, and the fastest steamers have
proved the most successful. In ordinary trawling for white fish the
vessels steam at from half to full speed, but usually about three-quarter
speed. The drags are usually of from 2 to 4 hours’ duration, except
when a shoal is encountered, when the drags are limited to from 4 to
one hour. ° ;
When this method of capturing herrings was first adopted, the
grounds operated upon were those stretching from Barra Head south-
wards to the island of Inistrahull, on the N.W. coast of Ireland.
The greater part of the fleet engaged was always composed of
Milford Haven and Fleetwood trawlers, and prior to 1908 few Scottish
trawlers had taken part in this fishing. Stimulated, however, by the
success achieved by their English confréres, several Scottish trawlers
in that year tried the new method and met with a considerable
measure of success. ‘This led in the following year to the fitting out
at Aberdeen of a fleet of 21 vessels, but the fishing proved a complete
failure. Nor were their operations in 1910 attended with any greater
success. The failure of the fishing in 1909 and 1910 was ascribed by
those engaged to the pollution of the fishing grounds by dead saithe
(which were taken in considerable quantities along with the herrings)
thrown overboard from the English vessels, which merely retained the
livers of these fish and returned the carcases to the sea. Since then,
however, a demand has been created at Milford Haven and Fleetwood
for saithe, these fish being now salted and cured for foreign
markets. |
The herrings taken on the western grounds were captured in from
70 to 100 fathoms of water, with a soft bottom. They were of very
large size, running from 600 to 650 fish to the cran, and realised on
an average about 30s. per cran, or about td. per fish. They were
used chiefly for “redding” and kippering, the reds being packed in
small barrels and despatched via Liverpool to the Mediterranean
markets, while the kippers were placed upon the home markets,
although, owing to their large size and high price, retailers
found considerable difficulty in disposing of them. In regard to
quality, they were the same as those which ordinarily come from
Downings Bay. ‘They would appear to spend the autumn and winter
months within an area whose outer limit is a line drawn from Barra
Head to Downings Bay, and are a typical Atlantic herring.
With the failure of herring trawling on the western grounds, as
stated above, there seemed little likelihood of its again being tried this
year, until, in September last, an Aberdeen trawler landed a shot of
60 crans of herrings taken in the North Sea, 120 miles N.E. of
Aberdeen. This immediately revived interest in the venture, more
particularly as the North Sea was a virgin field, in so far as trawling
for herrings was concerned, and in a short time 22 vessels were at work,
some with ordinary trawl nets, and others with the special herring
otter trawl net. ‘The results were, however, in many cases so poor
that a number of vessels abandoned the venture as unremunerative
after one or two voyages, and only some 10 or 12 vessels continued to
S
:
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. Xxlil
fish throughout, although, including the English trawlers engaged,
some 100 vessels were employed in all. Voyages usually occupied
from 6 to 10 days, the herrings being found farther and farther south,
until at the end of October they were being taken on the edge of the
Dogger Bank. The total quantity landed amounted to 15,450 ewts.,
which realised £5017, or 6s. 6d. per cwt. The success achieved
varied greatly with individual vessels. The earnings of such as gave
their whole attention to herring trawling ranged from £374 to £860
in a period of from five to seven weeks, while others earned from £90 to
£280 for from two to three voyages. Those vessels, on the other hand,
which elected to run their catches to Altona found an excellent
market, realising from £270 to £408 for shots which, if landed at
Aberdeen, would have fetched from £95 to £180 only. One Aber-
deen vessel (with a German master) is reported to have earned £800
in 24 days, the product of three voyages.
The fish taken in the Nerth Sea were much inferior to those taken
on the western grounds. Consisting at first of Full Matties and
latterly of Spents, they were graded in three selections, viz :—(1) 980
to 1200 fish per cran; (2) 1750 to 2100; (3) 2450 to 2890: as the
fishing progressed the herrings caught became smaller, and large
quantities of immature herrings of from 4 to 7 inches in length were
thrown back into the sea.
As in the case of the herrings taken in the Atlantic, the bulk of the
. North Sea fish were converted into kippers and reds. MHerrings
captured by means of the otter trawl are not suitable for the usual
mode of curing, as, owing to the rapid dragging through the water
which they undergo before being hauled in, they to some extent
resemble “drowned herrings,” while they are usually from 3 to 5 days
old by the time they reach port. Hence, when cured gutted, they show
bad discolouration at the bone, and when broken up emit a sour smell.
It may be that herring trawling is destined to undergo a rapid
development in the near future, but its effect on the industry will be
closely watched. It is true that a number of vessels, unfortunate
enough to miss the shoal, found this method of fishing unremunerative,
but others secured catches of from 100 to 200 crans with regularity,
and enjoyed a most lucrative season.
Winter Herring Fishing.
The winter herring fishing, which covers the first three months of
the year, has been on the decline for some years, and during the year
a further falling off took place, the total quantity landed amounting
to 246,852 cwts., as compared with 268,350 cwts. in 1910. The
value of the catch was £61,628, or £19,976 less than in the preceding
year, from which it is obvious that, so far from the restricted landings
having enhanced prices, the reverse was the case. Hitherto the Firth of
Forth, Wick, and Stornoway have been recognised as the chief centres
of this fishing, but if the decline which has been manifested in the two
last-named districts continues at the same rate, accepted ideas on this
point will have to be readjusted. The Stornoway catch amounted to
65,320 cwts., as compared with 88,174 ewts. in 1910, and the extent
to which this fishing has deteriorated may be gauged from the fact
that, so recently as in 1907, the catch was upwards of 219,000 cwts.
At Wick the season was an absolute failure, the catch of 3717 cwts.
XXIV Thirtieth Annual Report
being less than one-eighteenth of what it was when the fishing was at
its height. Nor, judged by the earlier years of the previous decade,
can the Firth of Forth results be considered satisfactory, although the
decline which has been in progress since then would appear to have
at last been arrested, the catch of 63,000 ewts. exceeding the previous
year’s returns by 10,000 cwts., and those of 1909 by 27,000 cwts.
Another serious decrease occurred in Lochcarron and Skye district,
where the catch was only 9451 ewts., or about 12,000 cwts. less than
in the preceding year. Fortunately, the decline in the older centres
appears likely to be counterbalanced by a rise to importance of other
districts. ‘Thus, in the second year of its existence, the winter fishing
from Mallaig yielded 24,500 cwts., while at Oban, which appeared
in the returns for the first time, about 18,000 cwts. were landed,
bringing the total for the Fort-William district to 42,600 cwts., as com-
pared with 22,500 ewts. in 1910, and 4300 cwts. in 1909. In Shetland
also a winter fishing appears in a fair way to becoming established,
the catch during the year under review totalling 24,300 cwts., or
4000 cwts. more than in 1910. It is doubtful whether, prior to 1909,
the winter catch in Shetland ever exceeded 1000 cwts. An increase
of 5400 cwts., or 47 per cent., in Ballantrae district also helped to
stem the decline.
A perusal of the tables will show that on the West Coast the
fishing was prosecuted mainly by steamers, and that on the Hast
Coast the contrary was the case, these vessels accounting for 77 per
cent. of the West Coast catch, and only 5 per cent. of the Hast Coast
catch. The latter circumstance is accounted for to a large extent by
the fact that in the Firth of Forth the herrings kept to the inshore
and shallow waters, where they could be captured only by small boats,
or by means of anchored nets.
Early Herring Fishing.
The early herring fishing is carried on principally in May and June,
and was formerly practically confined to the West Coast and the west
side of Shetland. In recent years, however, the old order of things
has completely changed, and it is now preponderatingly an Hast
Coast and east side of Shetland fishing. The reasons for this
transition were discussed at some length in last year’s report. It was
pointed out that the development of the fishing on the East Coast is
probably to be ascribed to the growth of the steam fishing fleet, and
that a remarkable acceleration of the movement occurred last year
owing to the opening up of new markets on the Continent, in which
the young and immature fish landed on the East Coast early in the
season were in demand. How potent the latter factor was, and how
striking the general change which has taken place, will be seen from
the following table, in which the figures for the years 1902, 1909, and
1910 are contrasted :—
; Orkney and
Year. East Coast. Sis ari West Coast. Total.
Cwts. Cwts. Cwts. Cwts.
1902 ih 68,679 399,618 267,968 736,265
1909 i. 604,262 435,942 273,919 1,314,123
1910: $30 3. 40,249:439 +)! ) 108,008 192,372 2,544,807
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. XXV
Unfortunately for curers and buyers, however, the new markets
proved quite inadequate to absorb the immense quantities of herrings
sent over, and, as the fish, owing to their tender nature, cannot be
cured to keep for any length of time without deteriorating, thousands
of barrels went bad, with the result that the Continental importers,
and, in a less degree, curers, incurred very heavy losses over their
transactions.
Notwithstanding the experience of 1910, fishermen in 1911 began
operations earlier than ever, and thousands of crans were landed
during the first fortnight of May. Warned, however, by their losses
in 1910, the Continental buyers refused to have anything to do with
these early fish. In these circumstances, curers naturally declined to
purchase, with the result that, once the limited demand for kippering
and ‘“‘ freshing” purposes had been satisfied, a glut of herrings ensued.
Prices fell in consequence to as low as Is. per cran, while thousands of
crans had to be sold as manure or returned to the sea. This brought
home to the fishermen the folly of the course they were pursuing, and
a voluntary close time was accordingly agreed upon at the majority of
the fishing centres. This close time was, however, observed only for
a week or ten days, and for some time after the resumption of
Operations matters were slow to improve, and it was not until June,
when the fishing rapidly fell away, that the much-desired improvement
occurred, and prices rose to a remunerative level.
The effect of the conditions which obtained in May is seen in the
diminished catch as compared with the preceding year’s figures, the
combined catch on the East Coast and in Orkney and Shetland
amounting to 1,747,000 cwts., falling short of that of 1910 by
605,500 ewts. But while this decrease is undoubtedly a large one, it
is still far from counterbalancing the increase which the 1910 figures
made upon those for 1909, as a reference to the table given above will
show. lor purposes of comparison, the catch for 1911 is shown in the
same form.
Year. Kast Coast. Aone ul West Coast. Total.
Shetland.
Cwts. Cwts. Cwts. Cwts.
1911 re 896,456 850,520 173,342 1,920,318
It is questionable whether the early fishing on the Kast Coast will
preve a permanent asset to fishermen. The comparative failure of
the fishing in July and August during the last two years is generally
attributed to the breaking up of the shoals in May and June; and, as
the fish are at their best later in the season, the trend of opinion at
present is all in favour of postponing the opening of the fishing until
the fish have reached a fairly advanced stage of maturity.
The falling off in the catch was not confined to the Hast Coast and
Shetland, the West Coast returns showing a deficit also of 19,000
ewts., for which Stornoway, Barra, and Inveraray districts were mainly
responsible. Time was when the West Coast early fishing was practi-
cally synonymous with that at Stornoway, but the once famous fishing
carried on from that port in May and June has now dwindled to a mere
shadow of its former self. It reached its culminating point in 1898, in
which year it yielded 469,000 cwts. In 1911 only 35,000 cwts. were
landed. Barra district shows a decrease of 9823 ewts., or 13 per cent.,
from the preceding year’s figures, while a decrease almost identical in
XXV1 Thirtieth Annual Report
quantity in Inveraray district represents a falling off of 60 per cent.
‘he most important increase occurred in Campbeltown district, where
the landings were augmented by 8121 cwts., or 33 per cent., as
compared with the preceding year’s returns.
The total value of the early herring catch was £404,178, or £168,677
less than in 1910, the average price per ewt. working out at 4s. 3d., as
against 4s. 6d. in the preceding year.
Great Summer Herring Fishing.
This fishing was formerly never begun before the middle of July,
and it was accordingly held to cover the period from 1st July to the
end of the year, but since the rise of the early fishing on the Hast
Coast, the distinction between the early and great summer fishings
has, of course, become a purely arbitrary one. For statistical purposes,
however, it is still found convenient to adhere to that distinction.
The total catch for the traditional period amounted to 2,869,314
ewts., valued at £1,039,528, these figures representing a decrease of
4755 cwts. in quantity, but an increase in value of £99,679, as com-
pared with the returns for 1910. The comparatively small catch was
due to the scarcity which began to make itself felt towards the end of
June, and which continued throughout the entire season. The
fishing, indeed, was practically over by the end of August, and
although there was a slight rally for a short time in September, the
greater part of the fishing fleet had by that time departed for the
Knglish fishing. The decrease in the catch is almost wholly referable
to the Aberdeenshire ports—<A berdeen, Peterhead, and Fraserburgh—
as the Wick catch established a record for this fishing, while the
Orkney and Shetland figures also show a substantial increase, which
was, however, entirely due to the great strides made by Stronsay as a
fishing centre. So rapidly, indeed, has this port developed that the
Orkney herring returns have been almost trebled within three years.
The following table shows the catches in the districts referred to for
1911 and 1910 :—
ona 1910.
Cwts. ~ Cwts.
Aberdeen 204,156 231,717
Peterhead 397,215 424,711
Fraserburgh 449,552 494,351
Wick 337,001 290,531
Orkney 268,379 204,572
Shetland 630,495 635,797
The West Coast catch (336,921 cwts.) remained practically
stationary, the difference between the figures for 1910 and 1911 being
only 308 cwts., but although there was so little variation in the total,
the figures for individual districts differ markedly from those of the
preceding year. Thus the catch in Campbeltown district rose from
16,799 ewts. to 59,334 cwts., while the Rothesay district catch fell
from 48,125 cwts. to considerably less than half of-that quantity.
Herrings again appeared in Loch Snizort towards the close of the
year, and a fairly successful fishing was obtained, but disappointing
results attended the efforts of those who tried to repeat the success
attending the Barra autumn fishing of 1910, which, it will be
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. XXV1l
remembered, sprang up so unexpectedly. Towards the total catch
the East Coast contributed 57 per cent., Orkney and Shetland 31
per cent., and the West Coast 12 per cent., the corresponding per-
centages for 1910 being 59, 29, and 12.
Fortunately for fishermen, the disappointing catch was to some
extent compensated for by the increase in value. This increase was
due to the higher prices realised in Orkney and Shetland and on the
East Coast, as the value of the West Coast catch fell from £111,885 to
£93,927. It was seldom after the end of June that fish were
sufficiently plentiful to supply all the requirements of the curers
engaged in the Continental trade, and the keen competition thus
induced maintained prices at a high level all through the season, the
average price per cwt. on the East Coast and in Orkney and Shetland
(7s. 54d.) being 1s. higher than in 1910.
The percentages of the total value attributable to the three sections
of the coast are 56, £5, and 9 respectively.
(6) SPRATS, SPARLINGS, AND MACKEREL.
The rapid development of the “sardine” tinning industry in
Norway has given a great stimulus to the Scottish sprat fishing, the
result of which is seen in the increased landings in 1911, which
amounted to 35,875 ewts., valued at £4234, as compared with 9675
ewts. and £2894 in the preceding year. This fishing is confined to
the Firths of Forth, Tay, and Inverness, and in the first-named area
alone the catch exceeded the total quantity landed in all three
localities in 1910, while the Firth of Tay fishing was the most
successful for the past eight years. In the Forth, moreover, the fish
were of the finest quality ever seen. The sprat fishery has existed
for many years, but prior to the advent of the Scandinavian buyers
these fish were always difficult to dispose of, as the demand for them
in this country is limited. Now that they are in such demand for
preserving purposes, however, the drawback referred to should no
longer militate against the successful development of this fishing.
Sparlings are obtained chiefly in the Firth of Forth. During the
year under review the total catch amounted to 300 ecwts., valued at
£648, as compared with 325 cwts. and £881 in 1910.
The mackerel fishing made further progress in 1911, the catch of
47,973 cwts. representing an increase of nearly 10 per cent. upon the
figures for 1910. Unfortunately, the financial returns were not
encouraging, the value having declined by £1156, or nearly 11 per
cent. Nor did the increase occur on the West Coast, where in recent
years attempts have been made to establish a regular mackerel
fishery, the catch for that section having fallen from 28,199 cwts. to
21,176 cwts. It was due to the greatly augmented landings on the
Kast Coast (principally at the Aberdeenshire herring fishing ports),
in which section the catch amounted to 19,969 cwts., or more than
double the quantity landed in 1910. There is, however, no organised
mackerel fishing on the Hast Coast, the fish being taken incidentally
in the course of herring fishing. Mackerel have also been landed by
trawlers in recent years, and the quantity so taken in 1911 was 4363
cwts., as compared with 2377 cwts. in the preceding year.
XXvili Thirtieth Annual Report
IIT. DeMERSAL FISH, TAKEN BY TRAWL, LINES, AND NETs.
The year 1910 was noteworthy in that the quantity of demersal
fish landed constituted a record. This record was, however, set up
only to be broken, the landings in 1911, which amounted to 3,055,099
cwts., exceeding those of 1910 by 86,501 cwts. This is the first time
the catch of white-fish has reached three million cwts. These figures
do not, either, reveal the true extent of the increase, inasmuch as the
landings by foreign vessels are this year wholly excluded, whereas in
1910 they were excluded only from the Ist October, when the
decision to do so was made. How much greater the increase would
have been had the catch been returned on the old basis will be
readily appreciated when it is stated that the landings by foreign
vessels amounted to no less than 316,852 cwts. As a matter of fact,
if the comparison is confined only to the landings by British vessels,
the actual increase in 1911 is found to amount to 286,073 cwts.
Of the total catch, 2,127,001 cwts., valued at £1,039,076, were
taken by trawls; 858,647 cwts., valued at £389,726, by lines; and
69,451 cwts., valued at £29,173, by nets; the corresponding figures
for 1910 being 2,102,031 cwts., valued at £1,102,976, by trawls;
751,297 cwts., valued at £349,578, by lines; and 115,270 ewts., valued
at £38,785, by nets. It will thus be seen that, while a considerable
proportion of the increase is referable to trawling, the greater
measure of credit must be given line-fishing, which improved upon
the preceding year’s results to the extent of 14 per cent.
From a financial point of view the year’s results were much less
satisfactory, the total value, which amounted to £1,457,975, being less
than that of the preceding year by £33,364—a decline for which the
poor tone of the market at Aberdeen, consequent upon the great heat
experienced throughout the summer, was responsible.
In view of the dominating position which Aberdeen, as the head-
quarters of trawling and steam line fishing, occupies in the Scottish
white-fish fishing industry, the following particulars of the fishing
from that port are of interest. The percentages of the total catch
and value of white fish contributed by Aberdeen in 1911 were 64 and
66 respectively, as compared with 65 per cent. and 69 per cent. in the
preceding year. Trawlers made 11,200 landings and steam liners
1676, as compared with 11,096 and 1501 respectively in the preceding
year. ‘The operations of the trawlers resulted in an average catch per
trip of 148-4 cwts., which realised £72, as against 134°6 cwts. and £76
in 1910; while the average catch per trip of the steam liners amounted
to 175°3 cwts., which realised £92, the corresponding figures for 1910
being 172°9 cwts. and £96.
(a) ROUND FISH.
The total quantity of round fish landed in 1911 was 2,693,396
ewts., valued at £1,104,818, these figures representing an increase in
quantity of 83,283 cwts., but a decrease in value of £42,819, as
compared with the preceding year’s total. The catch constitutes a
record for this class of fish. As has already been indicated, line-
fishing accounted for the bulk of the increase, although trawling also
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. xX1x
contributed its quota. Net fishing, on the other hand, received a
rather serious set-back during the year. The quantities taken by the
three methods of fishing in 1911 and 1910 are shown in the following
table :—
Year. Trawl. Line. Net.
Pei 2. - 1936274 ewts. 694,017 cwts. 61,105 ewts.
S04) 1,898,014 _,, G03:196°-~;, 108,903 __,,
The falling off in net-caught fish was due to the failure of the cod-
net fishing in the Moray Firth, but it is to be hoped that the decline
will prove to be only a temporary one. ‘The increase in the catch by
lines is, it will be observed, a substantial one, and must serve to allay
the fears of those who take a pessimistic view of the future of this
branch of the industry.
For the decline in value trawled fish was mainly responsible, while
the increase in quantity was in a very large measure due to the
increased success which attended haddock fishing.
Haddocks.
The total quantity of haddocks landed amounted to 1,013,695
ewts., valued at £513,697, as compared with 922,639 cwts. and
£528,660 in 1910. Both trawlers and liners—in the ratio of 5:4—
shared in the increase, although proportionally the improvement was
all in favour of line fishing, the percentages of increase in the line and
trawl landings being respectively 32 and 6. The trawl catch
amounted to 846,385 ewts., as compared with 795,644 ewts. in 1910,
and the increase was largely due to the success of the fleet fishing
from Granton, these vessels having secured over 33,000 ewts., or 20
per cent., more than in 1910. The Granton vessels, it may be
remarked, had a most successful year, the aggregate trawl landings
being the heaviest in the history of the port. The remainder of the
increase is attributable to Aberdeen, with an advance upon last year’s
figures of 20,000 cwts., or 3 per cent. The haddocks landed at
Granton were, as a rule, of a good marketable size, in contrast to the
experience of the preceding year, but at Aberdeen the contrary was
the case, small haddocks constituting no less than 44 per cent. of the
eatch at that port. A large proportion of these immature fish is
unsaleable as food, and is disposed of to the manure factories at
nominal rates; and the wholesale destruction which this implies
cannot but be regarded with misgiving.
Practically the whole of the increase in the line catch occurred on
the East Coast, where during the year under review operations were
very successful; nor was the improvement confined to any particular
district, being general along the entire seaboard. Some of the small
boats engaged in this fishing in the Moray Firth make quite remark-
able earnings, one crew of three men having realised £286 during the
last four months of the year. On the West Coast, on the conirary,
haddocks were scarcer than in 1910, the catch having fallen from
20,221 ewts. to 17,737 cwts. The total landings by line amounted
to 167,308 cwts.,as compared with 126,995 ewts. in 1910, of which
the East Coast contributed 73 per cent., or 10 per cent. more than in
the preceding year.
XXX Thirtieth Annual Report
It will be observed that, notwithstanding the increase in the catch,
the value declined by nearly £15,000. This decrease is wholly
referable to the trawl catches, and is hardly to be wondered at when
the extent to which small haddocks figured in the aggregate landings
is considered. The average price per cwt. works out at 10s. 2d., as
compared with 11s. 6d. in 1910.
Cod.
Next to haddocks, cod are the most important contributor to the
food supply. In 1910, indeed, the supplies of this species for the
first time exceeded those of haddocks, although the latter regained
pride of place during the year under review. The catch again shows
an increase, if a slight one, the landings amounting to 985,626 cwts.,
as against 980,228 cwts. in 1910, but the financial returns were less
satisfactory, the value having fallen from £409,456 to £398,465. Of
the quantity, trawlers contributed 710,919 cwts., or 72 per cent., as
compared with 678,533 cwts., or 69 per cent., in the preceding year,
the bulk of the increase, as might be expected, being referable to
Aberdeen, although the Granton trawlers improved considerably upon
their previous year’s operations. Liners, both steam and sail, were
more successful than in 1910, the quantity taken by this method
amounting to 230,194 ewts., as compared with 214,996 cwts. in the
preceding year, of which sailing vessels contributed 69 per cent. and
steam-liners 51 per cent. ‘The increase in the landings of steam
vessels (7000 cwts.) was due to the greater success achieved in
Shetland, Stornoway, and Fort-William districts, the landings of the
Aberdeen vessels having fallen off. The sailing-line catch advanced by
8000 cwts.—an increase which was largely due to the excellent results
obtained in Helmsdale, Shetland, and Peterhead districts at hand-line
(ripper) fishing. This method of capturing cod was very successful,
and those fishermen who pursued it had a lucrative season, as a
perusal of the officers’ annual reports (Appendix lL) will show.
There was a big falling off in the quantity taken by nets, the catch
by this method having fallen from 86,699 cwts. to 45,413 cwts., a
result which was due to the comparative failure of the spring cod-net
fishing in the Moray Firth, where the shoals appeared to be much
less abundant than usual.
The falling off in value was due principally to the frequent
glutting of the market by the heavy supphes landed by German
trawlers from Iceland.
Ling.
Ling is caught chiefly by lines, and, so far as this species is con-
cerned, line-fishing is more than holding its own against trawling, the
catch by the latter method having fallen from 73,880 cwts. to 65,069
cwts., whereas line-caught fish increased from 153,081 ewts. to 167,110
cwts. during the year under review. The major part of this increase
falls to be crecited to the Aberdeen fleet of steam liners, whose catch
of 118,146 cwts. represents an increase of 15 per cent. upon the
preceding year’s figures. The Shetland line catch also shows a sub-
stantial increase (4955 ewts., or 81 per cent.), a result which is due to
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. XXX]
the landings by English herring drifters, who engage in hand-line
fishing while lying at their nets. The only decrease of any importance
occurred in Stornoway district, where the catch declined to the extent
of 5104 cwts., or 18 per cent. ‘The falling off in the trawl returns
was referable wholly to Aberdeen.
These fish did not realise so much as in 1910, the total value
(£67,414) being less than in that year by £3655.
Whatings.
Since the introduction of trawling, that method of fishing has
gradually been supplanting line-fishing in the capture of whitings,
and the disparity between the contributions of the two branches has
annually become more marked. During the year under review,
however, this movement received a check, the catch by lines having
increased by 1815 cwts., or 13 per cent., while the trawl catch fell off
to the extent of 10,633 cwts., or 8 percent. The total catch amounted
to 142,081 ewts., valued at £55,411, of which the share contributed
by trawlers was 126,609 cwts., valued at £47,682. The quantity
taken by line was all secured by small sailing vessels working close
inshore.
Saithe, Torsk, and Conger Eels,
As in the case of whitings, the returns of the saithe taken show a
slight increase in the quantity caught by line, along with a decrease
in the trawl catch. The total quantity landed amounted to 187,564
cwts., valued at £26,163, or a decrease from last year’s figures of
23,725 cwts. in quantity and £6245 in value. Of the quantity,
113,781 cwts. is referable to trawlers, 58,355 ewts. to lines, and
15,428 cwts. to nets, the corresponding totals for 1910 being 139,860
ewts., 49,737 cwts., and 21,692 ewts. As 95 per cent. of the trawl
catch was landed at Aberdeen, the decrease in the quantity so taken
is naturally referable to that port. The increase in the quantity
taken by line was due to the heavier landings by steam liners at
various places round the coast, the exceptional success attained by the
Peterhead sailing-liners, and to the increased landings in Shetland
district, although these increases were largely neutralised by a some-
what serious falling off in the quantity landed at Stornoway. As has
been the case during the last two years, more than half of the quantity
taken by nets was landed in Orkney district, dense shoals of sillocks,
or young saithe, having again found their way into Stromness and
Kirkwall harbours during December. About 400 tons were landed,
the fish meeting with a ready sale for manuring purposes at 10s. per
ton. | ‘
The value referable to each method of fishing was respectively
£15,920, £9100, and £1143.
OF torsk, 21,934 ewts., valued at £6117, were landed, as compared
with 18,180 cwts. and £5493 in the preceding year. This species is
landed chiefly by steam liners, and about two-thirds of the increase
fell to be credited to the Aberdeen fleet, Shetland accounting for the
remainder.
Conger eels are taken principally on the West Coast, and are landed
XXX11 Thirtieth Annual Report
chiefly at Mallaig and Stornoway. The total quantity landed was
34,042 ewts., valued at £12,076—an increase of 7526 cwts. and of
£1175 upon the returns for 1910, steam and sailing liners dividing
practically the whole of the catch and value in the ratio of, roughly,
2:1. The greater part of the increase in the landings occurred at
Mallaig, which is rapidly increasing in importance as a centre for
steam line-fishing.
Gurnards, Cat-fish, Monks (Anglers), and Hake.
Monks, cat-fish, and gurnards are not much appreciated as articles
of diet, and their value is in consequence considerably lower than that
of the more palatable species. The total quantity of these fish landed
in 1911 (almost wholly by the Aberdeen and Granton trawling fleets)
was 95,099 cwts., valued at £12,139, which gives an average price per
ewt. of 4s. 5d. Compared with the preceding year’s returns, the catch
shows a decrease of 3078 cwts. in quantity, and in value of £410.
For a short time during the course of the year, monks, whose average
price was 4s. per cwt., commanded 12s. per cwt. for export to Germany,
where it is surmised they were used for some special purpose which
has not, however, been disclosed.
Hake are in better demand, and during 1911 21,178 ewts., valued
at £13,336, were marketed, as against 15,224 cwts. and £11,580 in
the preceding year.
3 (b) FLAT FISH.
An examination of the flat-fish returns shows the year’s operations
to have been attended with very satisfactory results, for, as regards
value, the record made last year was improved upon to the extent of
2°4 per cent., while the aggregate catch has only twice previously been
surpassed, and that to a very slight extent. In all, 210,178 cewts.
were landed (this quantity being only 606 cwts. less than that of 1910,
and 1356 ewts. less than the record catch of 1909), the value of which
was £317,885, or £7410 more than in the preceding year. This
satisfactory state of matters is ascribable entirely to the line fishermen,
who improved appreciably upon their previous year’s results, whereas
trawlers failed to maintain their position. The quantity taken by lines
and nets was 71,917 ewts., valued at £110,495, or 7070 ewts. and £15,317
more than in 1910, while the trawl] catch amounted to 138,261 ewts.,
valued at £207,390, or 7676 cwts. and £7907 less than in the preceding
year, the percentage of the total catch and value contributed by
trawlers being thus 65°8 and 65:2 respectively, as compared with 69:2
and 69°3 in 1910. Both theimprovement in the line and the decrease
in the trawl returns occurs mainly in the figures relating to halibut.
Plaice.
The total quantity of plaice landed was 53,368 cwts., which realised
£71,220, these results showing an increase upon those for the pre-
ceding year of 2073 cwts. and £148. These fish are taken by all the
three methods commonly employed, viz., trawl, lines, and nets, but the
first named is by far the most effective, and its contribution to the
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. Xxxili
total catch during 1911 amounted to 39,158 ewts., valued at £56,547,
as compared with 37,728 cwts. and £58,622 in 1910, the value of
trawled plaice having declined somewhat during the year. This was
due to the greater proportion of small plaice in the total catch, and
the fact that this proportion has increased very considerably during
the last few years is somewhat disquieting, although it is not yet clear
that it is due to a general decline in the average size. The catch by
nets, which amounted to 5507 ewts., valued at £6537, was nearly
2000 ewts. greater than in 1910, but against this has to be placed a
decrease of over 1000 cwts. in the line catch, which amounted to
8703 ewts., valued at £8136.
Halibut.
In point of quantity, plaice were run very close by halibut in 1911,
the catch of the latter species amounting to 53,151 ewts., valued at
£105,153, as compared with 49,620 ewts. and £96,588 in the preceding
year. This species is still taken principally by line, and during the
year the fishermen who employed that method more than regained the
ground lost to trawlers in 1910, their catch having increased from
37,594 ewts. to 44,426 ewts., whereas the trawl] landings declined from
12,026 ewts. to 8725 ewts. This increase was due to the greater
attention paid to halibut fishing by the Aberdeen steam line-fishing
fleet, which was augmented during the summer by 22 trawlers
equipped temporarily for line-fishing ; the latter, however, were not
very successful, as they confined their operations largely to the well-
known Porcupine Bank, which in 1911 proved unproductive.
The sums realised for the line and trawl catches were respectively
£87,331 and £17,822, the corresponding figures for 1910 being £74,454
and £21,934.
Lemon Soles.
Lemon soles are taken almost exclusively by trawlers, all but 444
ewts. of the total catch of 43,769 cwts. having been landed by these
vessels in 1911. These figures fall short of those for 1910 by 487
ewts., but this notwithstanding, the value, which amounted to
£83,259, shows an increase of £2866. About 70 per cent. of the
eatch was landed at Aberdeen, while Granton accounted for four-fifths
of the remainder.
Flounders.
The habitat of the flounder is the shallow coastal waters, and
flounder-fishing is in consequence essentially an inshore fishing,
carried on by means of small and hand lines and nets. Very few are
taken by trawlers (none are landed at Aberdeen), and the small
quantity captured by this method in 1911 (1708 cwts.) was secured by
the small boats which, under bye-laws made by the Board, are per-
mitted to carry on a modified form of trawling known as flounder
net fishing in the Firths of Forth and Clyde. The quantity taken by
fixed nets (1805 cwts.) was also nearly all obtained in the same areas,
the remainder of the catch, which amounted in all to 10,994 ewts.,
valued at £7306, being landed by the small sailing-liners at work all
round the coast.
c
XXXiVv Thirtieth Annual Report
Dabs, Megrims, and Witches.
With the exception of 32 ewts., all the megrims and witches landed
were captured by trawlers. The combined catch of the two species
was 30,522 ewts., valued at £30,376, as compared with 33,675 cwts.
and £30,253 in 1910. Both species were involved in the decrease in
quantity, but the increase in value was referable to megrims, which
commanded an average price per ewt. of 18s. 5d., as against 15s. 1d.
in the preceding year.
Dabs are also taken chiefly by trawlers, although not to such a
preponderating extent as in the case of the other two species, nearly
25 per cent. of the total catch, which amounted to 13,721 ewts., valued
at £4914, having been taken by lines. These figures show practically
no variation from those of 1910.
Turbot and Brill.
There was a further decline in the supply of turbot during 1911,
the total catch, which amounted to 4505 ewts., falling short of that
of 1910 by 482 ewts., and the value, which was £15,296, by £2385.
With diminished supplies, an increase in price might have been looked
for, but this did not occur, the average price per cwt., which was
£3 7s. 11d., having been 3s. less than in the preceding year. In so
far as this valuable fish (which also is taken almost entirely by
trawlers) is concerned, Aberdeen has to yield first place to Granton,
where slightly more than 50 per cent. of the catch was landed, as
against 42 per cent. at the larger port. The brill is a rare fish in
Scottish waters, and during the year under review only 148 cwts.,
which realised £361, were landed, as compared with 293 cwts. and
£761 in 1910,
(c) SKATES, SQUIDS, AND UNCLASSIFIED FISH.
The quantity of skates and rays landed in 1911 was 146,306 cwts.,
valued at £34,215, of which steam liners contributed 83,922 ewts.,
valued at £19,261, and sailing liners 12,856 cwts., valued at £2788.
As compared with the preceding year’s totals, there was an increase
of 5291 cwts. in quantity, and of £2913 in value, due wholly to the
greater vigour with which steam-line fishing was prosecuted during
the year under review. The bulk of the catch, by both trawl and line,
was landed at Aberdeen, although, as regards line-caught fish, Fort-
William and Stornoway districts also figure prominently.
Of squids, 233 cwts., which realised £73, were landed, as against
865 and £481 in 1910. These decapods were landed by trawlers, and —
were utilised as bait.
Unclassified fish consist chiefly of lythe and bream. In 1910 the
total landings amounted to 4986 ewts., valued at £984, of which the
Stornoway sailing liners accounted for 3385 ewts. and £527. The
previous year’s catch was 8821 ewts., valued at £1444, from which it
will be seen that a considerable deciine took place in 1911.
The following table shows the catch and value of fish (exclusive of
shell-fish) taken by the different methods of fishing since 1902
inclusive :
of the Fishery Board for Scotland, XXXV
(1) * HERRINGS, ETC, (2) t Rounp-FIsH.
YEAks. Net. Line and Net. Trawl.
Price Price
Cwts. £ Cwts. £ per Cwts. £ per
Cwt Cwt.
1902 4,789,448 {1,369,580 501,708 248,159 9/11 | 1,253,167 602,290 9/7
1903 4,349,835 {1,255,400 511,737 249,107 | 9/9 | 1,342,586 578,981 | 8/8
1904 5,488,456 = |1,028,160 628,898 279,428 | 8/10) 1,520,949 618,687 | 8/1
1905 5,a(>,229° ~~ |1,352,421 619,194 274,754 | 8/10) 1,563,247 729,822 | 9/4
1906 5,016,220 1,661,178 601,033 282,144 | 9/5 | 1,683,335 722,680 | 8/7
1907 6,321,211 /1,814,330 529,962 262,817 | 9/11) 1,874,411 754,849 | 8/1
1908 5,728,157 |1,161,111 | 4/1 670,946 264,274 | 7/11} 1,910,088 756,569 | 8/
1909 4,592,457 1,583,296 | 6/11 667,432 248,639 | 7/5 | 1,828,570 735,471 | 8/1
1910 5,741,057 1,609,048 | 5/7 712,099 272,159 | 7/8 | 1,898,014 875,478 | 9/3
1911 5,120,632 1,520,025 | 5/11 755,122 285,087 | 7/7 | 1,938,274 819,731 8/6
(3) ~ FLAt-FIsH. (4) § SKATES, SQUIDS, AND UNCLASSIFIED FIsuH.
YEARS. Line and Net. Traw}. Net and Line, Trawl.
Price Price | Price Price
Cwts, £ per | Cwts. £ per | Cwts. £ per | Cwts. £ per
Cwt. Cwt. Cwt. Cwt.
1902 97,247 | 67,908 | 14/- (146,353 |188,719 | 25/10] 9,795 | 2,241 | 4/7 | 68,310 |23,771) 7/-
1903 82,059 | 64,591 | 15/9 |165,085 |232,053 | 28/1 8,807 | 2,257 | 5/2 | 58,699 |18,898) 6/5
1904 120,211 | 80,703 | 13/5 180,709 |221,212 | 24/6 4,631 | 1,054 | 4/7 3,975 | 1,858 | 9/4
1905 111,041 | 72,961 | 13/2 |177,472 |216,443 | 24/1 5,419 895 | 3/4 4,712 |1,852) 8/-
1906 46,431 | 59,644 | 25/8 |137,496 |220,267 | 32/ 61,388 | 18,887 | 6/2 | 47,466 |12,793) 5/5
1907 54,043 | 69,432 | 25/8 |136,502 |218,705 | 32/1 | 51,601 , 16,797 | 6/6 | 50,423 /12,197| 4/10
1908 71,072 | 93,423 | 26/3 |128,843 |203,491 | 31/7 | 82,666 | 21,382 | 5/2 | 53,530 |11,912| 4/5
1909 66,568 | 86,152 | 25/11 |144,966 |207,433 | 28/7 | 76,519 | 17,761 4/8 | 46,673 |10,355| 4/5
1910 64,847 | 95,178 | 29/4 |145,937 |215,297 | 29/6 } 89,621 | 21,026 | 4/8 | 58,080 12,201) 4/2
1911 71,917 {110,495 | 30/9 |188,261 |207,390 101,059 | 23,317 | 4/7 | 50,466 11,955 4/9
TOTALS.
(1) Total taken by Net and Line. (2) Total taken by Trawl. (3) || tote auandiyads value
SCAU SHG CS SE eens
Price Price Price
Cwts. £ per Cwts. £ per Cwts. £ per
Cwt. Cwt. Cwt.
1902 5,398,198 1,687,888 6/3 1,467,830 814,780 11/1 | 6,866,028 2,502,668 | 7/3
1903 4,952,438 1,571,355 6/4 } 1,566,370 829 ,932 10/7 | 6,518,808 2,401,287 | 7/5
1904 6,242,196 1,389,345 4/5 | 1,705,633 841,757 9/10 | 7,947,829 2,231,102 | 5/7
1905 6,110,879 1,701,031 5/7 | 1,745,431 948,117 10/10 | 7,856,310 2,649,148 | 6/9
1906 5,722,852 2,020,585 7/1 1,870,517 957,008 10/3 | 7,593,369 2,977,593 | 7/10
1907 6,956,817 2,163,376 6/3 | 2,061,336 985,751 9/7 | 9,018,153 3,149,127 | 7/
1908 6,552,841 1,540,190 4/8 | 2,092,411 971,972 9/3 | 8,645,252 2,512,162 | 5/10
1909 5,402,976 1,935,848 7/2 | 2,020,209 953,259 9/5 | 7,423,185 2,889,107 | 7/9
1910 6,607,624 1,997,411 6/1 2,102,031 | 1,102,976 10/6 | 8,709,655 3,100,387 | 7/1
1911 6,048,730 1,938,924 6/5 2,127,001 | 1,039,076 9/9 | 8,175,731 2,978,000 | 7/3
* Include sprats, sparlings, and mackerel, returns of which are immaterial.
t Include cod, ling, torsk, saithe, whitings, haddocks, and conger-eels.
¢ Include flounders, plaice, brill, halibut, lemon soles, and turbot.
Skate, which scientifically are not
classed amongst flat-fish, were also included up to and including 1905, As this fish is of much smaller value
than the other fish included, the average price of flat-fish was thus considerably lowered, but in 1906 this
disturbing factor was removed by the inclusion of skate in another column.
3 Comprise principally sillocks, lythe, and bream up to and including 1905. From 1906 onwards skate
are included.
|| Exclusive of shell-fish.
Note.—Round fish now comprise certain species of fish formerly included under “ Unclassified Fish.”
XXXVi Thirtieth Annual Report
(d) SHELL-FISH.
The total value of shell-fisl landed in Scotland in the year 1911
was £67,355, or £2405 less than in the preceding year. The year’s
operations were, in fact, the least lucrative since 1895, when the value
only reached £66,433. The falling off was not, however, due to any
general failure, being attributable mainly to lobsters—a crustacean
the catch of which fluctuates in a marked degree. Toward the total
value the East Coast contributed 39 per cent., Orkney and Shetland
8 per cent., and the West Coast 53 per cent., as compared with 35 per
cent., 10 per cent., and 55 per cent. respectively in 1910, the East
Coast, which advanced from £24,673 to £26,487, having improved its
position at the expense of the other sections of the ‘coast.
Lobsters.
Of these, the most valuable of shell-fish used as food, 641,968 were
landed, or 55,689 less than in 1910, the value showing a corresponding
decline from £34,795 to £32,101. The Hast Coast improved upon
last year’s catch, and the decrease was due to a general decline on
the other sections of the coast, being most marked in Barra, Orkney,
and Lochbroom districts.
Crabs.
Crab-fishermen were more successful than in 1910, the catch of 23,573
hundreds representing an advance upon the preceding year’s figures of
7 per cent., while the value, which amounted to £14,650, was greater
to the extent of 6 per cent. The bulk of the increase occurred on the
Kast Coast, although a great improvement also took place in Ballantrae
district.
Oysters.
The oyster crop of 1911 was a most productive one, the output
amounting to 11,540 hundreds, valued at £4075, these figures being
respectively 32 per cent. and 17 per cent. in advance of those of 1910.
For this improvement the Loch Ryan beds, from which nearly
98 per cent. of the total was taken, was responsible. The catch on
other parts of the coast is insignificant, and in Orkney, where 67
hundreds were obtained in 1910, none was landed during the year
under review.
Mussels.
With the improvement in small-line fishing on various parts of the
coast, mussel gathering received a fillip, which resulted in 4400 cwts.
more being gathered, and £590 more being realised, than in the pre-
ceding year. The actual figures for 1911 were 103,217 cwts. and
£5066. The increase was entirely on the East Coast, the output from
the Clyde beds having again declined, and was most marked in Find-
horn district, where the yield has grown from 480 cwts. in 1909 to
9620 cwts in 1911.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
Clams.
XXXVll
The Firth of Forth beds furnish practically all the clams landed
In 1911 the total quantity landed was 10,261 cwts.,
which realised £1536, as compared with 9947 ewts. and £1501 in the
preceding year.
in Scotland.
Unelassified Shell-fish.
The returns under this heading relate chiefly to cockles, shrimps,
and periwinkles.
year.
The total landings amounted to 40,644 cwts.,
valued at £9927, or 5896 cwts. and £1757 less than in the preceding
The following table shows the quantity and value of the different
kinds of shell-fish landed in Scotland since 1902, inclusive :—
Oysters. Mussels. Clams.
Year. | i
| Value Price Value Price Value Price
|. 100’s. Cwts. er Cwts. | per
| BE a | ee oN de
1902 2,909 | 1,251 | 8/7 95,663 | 5,445 1/2 4,320 586 2/9
1903 2,116 894 8/5 | 102,958 | 6,207 | 1/2 4,606 637 2/9
1904 2,501 | 937 7/6 92,142| 6,046 1/2 6,993 944 2/8
1905 2,180 865 7/11 | 102,927 | 6,065 1/4 7,848 -| 1,129 2/10
1906 3,896 1,568 8/ 128,466 | 7,222 1/2 Tous 1,083 2/11
1907 10,203 3,456 6/9 1 126,453 | 6,334 1/2 7,197 953 2/8
1908 9,424 | 3.411 | 7/3 |121,161| 5,529 | /11] 8,633 | 1,264 | 2/11
1909 12,270 4,414 7/2 | 109,529| 4,881 /ll] 7,404 | 1,143 3/1
1910 8,7 || 3,473 7/11} 98,817 | 4,476 /11q 9,947 | 1,501 3/-
1911 11,540 | 4,075 | 7/1 1103,217| 5,066 | 1/ | 10,261 | 1,536 | 3/-
Lobsters. Crabs. Unclassified Shell-ish. | Jot!
Year. ' Price i Price
100’s. vee per 100’s ae ga Swis: Value per £
100 100. Cwt.
1902| 7,864 | 37,114 | 94/5 | 30,763 | 18,520 | 12/- | 55,469 | 15,035 | 5/5 | 77,951
1903 | 7,055. | 34,567 | 98/- | 25,657 | 16,314 12/9 | 55,443 | 14,979 | 5/5 [73,598
1904) 7,964 | 38,323 | 96/3 | 23,993 | 14,540 | 12/1 | 57,031 | 16,010; 5/7 | 76,800
1905 7,603 | 36,317 | 95/6 | 19,903 | 11,675 | 11/9 | 53,220| 14,611 | 5/6 | 70,662
1906 | 7,316 | 35,957 | 98/4 | 20,916 | 13,182 | 12/7 | 45,594 | 13,310} 5/10] 72,322
1907| 7,149 | 34,950 | 97/9 | 22,176 | 13,774 | 12/5 | 44,749 | 12.737] 5/8 [72,204
1908 | 6,890 | 33,748 | 98/- | 27,367 | 16,515 | 12/1 | 49,263 | 13,595 | 5/6 | 74,062
1909 | 7,122 | 33,857 | 95/1 | 26,346 | 15,582 | 11/10 | 45,726 | 12,515 | 5/6 | 72,392
1910' 6,977 | 34,795 | 99/9 | 22,071 | 13,831 | 12/6 } 46,540 | 11,6384] 5/- 469,760
1911 | 6,420 | 32,101 | 100/ | 23,573 | 14,650 | 12/5 | 40,644 | 9,927) 4/11 | 67,355
OPERATIONS OF SCOTTISH FISHERMEN AT ENGLISH AND IRISH
HERRING FISHINGS.
The annual exodus of Scottish fishermen to the East Anglian herring
fishing in 1911 was considerably smaller than in 1910, although the
Irish fishings attracted 37 more vessels than in the preceding year.
The falling off in the number which went to the English fishing was
due entirely to the abstention of the sailing boats, a number of which
elected to try the loch herring fishings on the West Coast in preference
to going to England. Still, the fleet which went was a sufficiently
powerful one, numbering as it did more than 1000 vessels, and
XXXVili Thirtieth Annual Report
it was rewarded by a most successful season, although it is to be
regretted that, as in 1910, earnings were in many cases considerably
reduced by heavy losses of gear. The success attained in Irish waters
was also much better than in 1910, so that altogether Scottish fisher-
men had every reason to congratulate themselves upon the results of
their operations in the sister countries.
A table showing the results of the English and Irish fishings for
the last ten years, in so far as they affected Scottish fishermen,
appears in the General Statement at the beginning of this Report,
while the subjoined return gives detailed results for 1911.
STATEMENT showing the Number of Scottish Fishing Boats employed,
and the Quantity and Value of Herrings Landed by them, at
the English and Irish Fishings.
Particulars of Fishing Particulars of Fishing
Scottish
District on Coasts of England. on Coasts of Ireland. Total Total
to which Cwts. | Value.
pare ibelene. Boats.| Cwts. Value. [Boats.| Cwts. | Value.
£ £
Eyemouth - 45 51,555 | 16,752 7 | 7,259] 2,298] 58,814} 19,050
Leith - . op 18,515 6,280 6 1,855 530] 20,370} 6,810
Anstruther - | 148 | 194,792 | 56,972 1 462 195,254 | 57,117
Montrose 68 25,669 | 7,976 -- - 25,669 | 7,976
Stonehaven - dt 2,853 728 - - 2,853 728
Aberdeen 42 92,806 | 28,775 - - 92,806 | 28,775
Peterhead - | 125 | 238,637 | 75,000 6) ja, 514: 242,151 | 75,803
Fraserburgh 72 | 119,370 | 39,149] 29 | 49,755 | 11,813 ] 169,125 | 50,962
Banff - 90 | 161,388 | 47,753] 52 | 67,900 | 14,270 | 229,288 | 62,023
Buckie 280 | 625,730 |182,000] 76 | 67,480 | 19,280 | 693,210 |201,280
Findhorn - | 124 | 248,693 | 81,600] 60 | 66,706 | 16,200 | 315,399 | 97,800
Helmsdale - 9 11,700 | 4,030 - = —|{ 11,700| 4,030
Shetland 3 isllb ie 2327 - = - 7,116 | 2,327
Totals - - 11,039 11,798,824 [549,342 | 237 |1264,931 ! 65,339 P,063,755/614,681
In all, 1039 vessels went to the English fishing, and these vessels
landed 1,798,824 cwts., valued at £549,342, or 555,617 cwts. and
£92,814 more than in 1910. Last season’s operations must indeed be
accounted by far and away the most successful of the series, for
although the quantity has once been previously exceeded—in 1907—
the value easily establishes a record, exceeding the previous highest
figures—those for 1905—by £64,064, or more than 13 per cent. In
both those years, moreover, the number of boats engaged was much
larger than in 1911, a fact which still further enhances the season’s
results, since it follows that both the average catch and the average
earnings per vessel were greater during the year under review than in
either 1905 or 1907. As a matter of fact, these averages were much
in advance of those for any previous yeav.
In so far as this fishing is concerned, the supplanting of sail
by power-propelled vessels goes on apace, the fleet last season being
composed of 743 steamers, 63 motor boats, and 233 sailing boats, as
compared with 706 steamers, 51 motor boats, and 500 sailing boats in
the preceding year ; their average earnings amounting to £667, £313,
and £146 respectively, as against £530, £295, and £134in 1910. The
average sum per vessel over the whole fleet was £529, as compared
with £363 in the preceding year.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. Xxxix
The East Anglian season of 1911 was remarkable for its short
duration and the heaviness of the landings during its currency. The
shoals were exceedingly dense, and whether or not there be any truth
in the theory that the scarcity of herrings on the East Coast of
Scotland during the Jast two years has been caused by the scattering
of the shoals, which are assumed to be moving southwards along the
coast, by the operations carried on in May and June, it is certainly
not supported by the experience of the English autumn fishing.
The loss of gear, to which reference has been made, was due not so
much to stormy weather, as was the case in 1910, as to fouling and
sinking of nets owing to the weight of the fish enmeshed. The
greatest sufferers were the Peterhead vessels, which sustained losses
amounting in the aggregate to £8000, or £64 per vessel, although the
Buckie contingent, with total losses amounting to £15,290, also
suffered severely.
The fleet which proceeded to the Irish fishings comprised 223
steamers, 2 motor, and 12 sailing boats, as compared with 165 steamers
and 35 sailing boats in 1910. The total catch amounted to 264,931
ewts., which realised £65,339, as compared with 153,819 cwts. and
£42,011 in the preceding year. The average earnings of the steamers
amounted to £281, and of the sailing boats to £159, these figures
marking a most satisfactory advance upon those of the previous year,
which were £237 and £84 respectively.
After the close of the East Anglian fishing, a number of steam
drifters again proceeded to fish from Padstow, in Cornwall, but owing
to the very stormy weather encountered, their operations were not so
successful as in the preceding year.
FISH USED FRESH.
Appendix C shows the quantity of fish sold for use in a fresh state
in 1911. The fluctuations in the totals of the various kinds are
accounted for mainly by proportionate increases or decreases in the
landings, as shown in Appendix B.; but there is also evidence on the
whole of a greater demand for fresh fish. Apart from herrings (of
which nearly 90 per cent. are cured), there was an increase of about
117,000 cwts. in the total landings in 1911, while an addition of about
150,000 cwts. occurred in the quantity of the same kinds consumed
fresh.
The most important class, and the one showing the greatest change
from the previous year’s figures, is haddocks, in which there was an
increase In the immediate consumption of nearly 123,000 ewts.,
bringing the total consumed fresh to considerably over half-a-million
cwts., or about a fourth of the total quantity (2,356,956 ewts.) of all
kinds so used. Although most of this increase is referable to the
districts of Aberdeen and Leith, where trawlers land the bulk of the
fish, it is satisfactory to note that substantial and relatively larger
increases are shown in the districts from Peterhead to Helmsdale, a
sign both of the greater productiveness of the Moray Firth and other
local fishing grounds, and of the more extensive appreciation of fresh
fish as an article of diet.
x] Thirtieth Annual Report
FISH CURED AND EXPORTED.
I. HERRINGS CURED.
There are no new features of special interest to record in connection
with the herring curing industry in 1911. The proportion of the
catch which is cured varies very slightly from year to year. Roughly
speaking, 90 per cent. is usually cured in one way or another. The
explanation is not far to seek. The main harvest of the sea is reaped
in a comparatively limited period—usually extending over two to two-
and-a-half months, the catches are landed at places remote from the
markets, conveyance by rail to which is costly and often uncertain
and inconvenient, and the demand at such a period is much less than
the supply. Consequently means have to be taken to preserve the
herrings so that the consumption may be gradual] and the demand
correspondingly uniform and of sufficient volume to maintain the
price. Since the advent of the steam drifter, with its comparatively
costly upkeep, the herring fishing has been carried on more or less all
the year round, while during the last two years trawlers have been
using otter trawls for the capture of these fish.
The chief modes of curing adopted in Scotland are pickling and
smoking. The former may be of different degrees of hardness, to suit
the class of fish to be cured and the market for which it is intended.
For instance, the fat and oily fish taken during the spring and early
summer months on the West Coast and off the Outer Hebrides are
quite unfit for anything but a light cure, and they must; be consumed
within a few weeks after reaching their destination—usually the
Russian markets.
The East Coast fish and the fish taken off Orkney and Shetland
are usually firmer and less fat, and are therefore able to stand a
heavier cure, and will accordingly be found in a good state of
preservation in eight months or a year after capture.
The huge floating population to which the industry affords employ-
ment forms one of its most interesting features and also one of its
difficult problems. From the standpoint of the local authorities alone
it can at once be seen that the sudden influx of hundreds of workers
into a comparatively small township for a period of two months is a
stiff proposition for any local authority to solve. In many cases a
normal population of 1000 is increased seven or eight-fold at a single
bound, and these have to be housed under proper sanitary conditions
and supplied with wholesome water.
Then, apart from these difficulties, there are the social and moral
aspects of the case to be faced, and these are met by the foresight and
generosity of the various churches, and the zeal and self-sacrifice of
individual religious teachers who accompany the workers from place
to place and do all in their power to improve their social and moral
condition, and to contribute materially to their bodily comforts.
The great majority of the gutters and packers belong to the High-
lands and Islands, and they are engaged by the various curing firms at
the beginning of the season and conveyed from place to place according
to the exigencies of the industry in specially chartered steamers. Ib
is estimated that the number of gutters and packers employed in
Scotland is between 13,000 and 14,000, of whom 8000 go to districts
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. xli
other than their own in the course of the year. In Scotland, the
Aberdeenshire ports, Orkney, and Shetland, and in England, Yarmouth
and Lowestoft, are the centres which absorb the majority of these
women, while a few also go to Ireland.
They are practically always engaged and paid by the curer for
whom they work, and, while the terms of engagement vary In
different districts, and in the same district, the different systems in
vogue are all variants of one general method. The systems most
commonly adopted are as follow :—
1. When engaged in their native district, they receive from 10s.
to £1 arles on engagement each, 8d. per barrel per crew of
three women for gutting and packing, and 3d. per hour for
filling up.
2. When engaged for other Scottish districts, from £1 to £3
arles per woman, from 6s. to 10s. per week fixed wages, 8d.
per barrel per crew of three, and 3d. per hour for filling up.
3. When in England, a nominal sum of 1s. arles, 8s. per week
fixed wage, other rates as before.
4. In a few cases no arles and no fixed wages are paid (mainly
in the case of casual workers on the West Coast), and the
crew of three women receive ls. per barrel for gutting and
packing, and from 3d. to 4d. per hour for filling up.
In practically every case in which gutters are engaged for other
districts, either in England, Scotland, or Ireland, the curer pays the
passage money both going and returning. In a large number of
cases lodging, light, and fuel are provided also, and the amount of
-arles paid, and also the weekly wage, vary according as this is the
case or not.
Some idea of the earnings gained by those employed may be
gleaned when it is stated that in a busy season the Scottish gutters
will earn in wages and arles no less than from £90,000 to £100,000.
In addition to the gutters and packers, there were 741 curers and
2514 coopers employed directly in the industry in 1911, and there
were 7311 British persons and 6288 foreigners employed in importing
curing material and wood for barrels, and exporting cured fish chiefly
to-Kurope. The Scottish curer, however, is not content to confine his
attentions to the Scottish fishery, but must also take a prominent
part in the conduct of the English and Ivish herring fisheries, and to
him very largely is due the marked development which has taken
place of recent years in the fisheries of those countries. Indeed, the
Scottish curer may be said to be ubiquitous, as he is sure to be in
evidence wherever an attempt is being made to exploit and foster a
herring fishery.
The employment of steam and motor power in the propulsion of
herring fishing vessels has effected a great deal of improvement in the
condition of the fish landed, with the result that fish landed by these
vessels, being the first to arrive, fetch better prices than those landed
by sailing vessels.
An early start was again made with the summer fishing, but the
results were most unsatisfactory, the fish taken being immature and
therefore unkeepable.
xlii Thirtieth Annual Report
The total quantity cured during the year was 2,046,747 barrels*
(Appendix D, No. I., p. 127), or nearly 283,000 barrels less than
in the preceding year. On the Hast Coast 1,146,070 barrels
were cured, in Orkney 179,726 barrels, in Shetland 548,971
barrels, and on the West Coast 171,980 barrels—decreases being
brought out on the East Coast of 200,000 barrels, in Shetland 110,000
barrels, and on the West Coast of 11,000 barrels, the only increase
being in the case of Orkney, where there was an increase cf nearly
40,000 barrels. The latter is to be attributed almost wholly to the
striking development of the industry at Stronsay. Orkney district
figures for the last five years are instructive and would appear to
indicate that the central position of Stronsay as a landing place bids
fair to make it a favourite rendezvous for the large fleet of vessels
operating in the waters north of Wick. Going back to the year 1897,
the records of the district are instructive as illustrating the sudden
fluctuations which obtain in the herring fishery returns for any
particular locality over a period of years.
They are as follow :—
Year. Barrels. Year. Barrels.
1397. = G2 (oo 1904 - > (55 4d4
1898 - =, 4/47 1905 - - 63,308
1899 - = ZO BLS 1906 - - 59,249
1900 - - . 10,482 1907 - - 63:931
OUI. = - — SOASE 1908 - - 74,894
1902 - - 45867 1909 - - 68,003
1903° . - - 34,408 1910 - - 140,050
shove - 179,726
The last two years show immense strides over any previous record,
and the prospects for the future are bright. The neighbouring
district of Shetland exhibits almost equally striking results, as will be
seen from the following figures :—
Year. Barrels. | Year. Barrels.
1900 - =) A639 1906 - - 700,062
1901. *- - 636,729 1907 - - 657,138
15025. - 486,745 1908 - - 752,416
1903. - - 489,654 1909 - - 51S vet
1904 - - 814,839 1910 9 - 658,515
19055s2 - 1,024,044 Ho) Be a - 548,971
The quality of the Shetland herrings last year (with the exception
of the May fish, which were very immature) was above the average.
The origin of the word “klondyking” as applied to the fresh herring
trade with the Continent, which is now in universal use in Shetland
and along the East Coast, is of some interest as showing how words
are coined. It was first used at Lowestoft or Yarmouth, where this
branch of the trade attained its greatest dimensions and where it
* It is well to explain that the forms obtained from the curers, from which these
statistics are compiled, give the number of barrels in a sea-stick state, 7.e., before
they have been ‘‘pined,” or allowed to settle down in the barrels, after which they
are filled up again. The returns of herrings branded and exported, on the other
hand, represent the barrels after being filled up ready for sale. The quantity used
in the process of filling-up is estimated at from 20 to 25 per cent. of the whole.
v=
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. xlili
proved a most lucrative business. The transition from “freshing” to
“klondyking ” was therefore an easy process, and now it is in common
use among those engaged in the industry. In Shetland it has been
carried on for several years, and during 1911 one firm kept two
steamers running constantly to Hamburg, each vessel making one
trip a week and carrying cured herrings in addition to those iced,
thus obviating the necessity of sending the greater part of the
former coastwise to Leith. While a tariff of 6s. per cwt. is imposed on
tinned fish sent to Germany, fresh or iced herrings are admitted free
of duty.
The general features of the season were (1) the big catches of early
and immature fish, for which low prices were obtained; (2) the great
heat prevailing during the summer; and (3) the unsettled state of the
foreign markets in May and June. A large quantity of herrings was
also taken in the North Sea by otter trawlers, but the fish were more
suitable for tinning than curing in pickle. This question is referred
to elsewhere in the report.
On the East Coast the districts contributing most largely to the
returns were Peterhead (286,821 barrels), Fraserburgh (271,815),
Wick (226,321), and Eyemouth (171,323).
The West Coast returns exhibit a further decline, the cure being
11,000 barrels less than in the preceding year. The loch fishing was
again a comparative failure, the Stornoway results showed no change,
while Barra yielded disappointing results, showing a decrease of 15,000
barrels as compared with the figures for 1910. Glasgow district
returns showed no appreciable change.
Kippering and other forms of preserving herrings depend greatly
on the prices ruling for fresh fish; if they are high the fish are cured
in pickle and realise better prices in that form, while if they are low
or moderate it pays to kipper or tin them, or convert them into bloaters.
Last year 172,043 * barrels of herrings were kippered—the prices for
“green” fish being above the average—and thus reducing the figures
as compared with those for 1910 by 13,591 barrels. The chief
kippering centres are Eyemouth district (50,000 barrels), Peterhead
(27,893), Aberdeen (19,827), Fraserburgh (17,633, Glasgow (14,083),
and Stornoway (11,162). The kippers when ready are packed in
boxes containing from 14 to 16 lbs. weight, and last year the demand
and prices received were considered very satisfactory.
The converting of herrings into bloaters or reds is not carried on
to the same extent as formerly, the figures for 1911 showing a falling
off of fully 3200 barrels. The industry is now confined very largely
to Eyemouth and Leith districts.
Tinning returns show a great improvement from 1910, the figures
having risen 17 per cent. Both fresh and kippered herrings are
treated in this way, being packed in tins holding from one to two lbs.
weight. In some cases the fresh herrings are put up with tomato
sauce ; the tins are then soldered and placed in an oven or bath and
cooked for a certain time. After being taken out the tins are pricked
to allow the compressed air to escape and soldered up again
immediately. The principal centres of this branch of the industry are
Aberdeen (33,255 barrels) and Fraserburgh (13,791 barrels).
* Kippers, bloaters, or ‘‘ reds” and tinned herrings are given in barrels, although they
are not put up in barrels but in boxes and tins,
xliv Thirtieth Annual Report
Curing on board of vessels on the West Coast lochs is still on the
decline, this result being largely due to the falling off in the catch and
to the better facilities provided for conveying fish to market. Last
year only ten vessels were fitted out, manned by 50 men, and they
cured and landed 2070 barrels, or 1000 less than in 1910.
The estimated value of the whole of the herrings cured was
£2,390,982 (or £220,320 less than in 1910). (Appendix E, No. IV.,
p. 145.) Of this, £400,923 referred to branded herrings. Prices did
not fluctuate to the same extent as in 1910, and the market was there-
fore more healthy. Towards the close of the year good prices pre-
vailed for the better-class herrings.
The following table shows the amount realised for cured herrings
since 1898, and the average price per barrel obtained, viz. :—
7 ‘ Orkney and Average Price
Year. Kast Coast. Shetha ey, West Coast. Total. per Barrel.
8. dls
1898 £905,447 £236,043 | £240,656 | £1,382,146 15 4
1899 835,956 507,512 370,450 1,713,918 29 2
1900 823,106 542,099 299,469 1,664,674 26 7
1901 739,905 686,965 277,920 1,704,790 21-3
1902 (1,235,617 577,531 300,886 2,114,034 23 5 |
1903 1,005,328 510,023 272,073 1,787,424 22 1 |
1904 891,841 689,439 234,819 1,816,099 Lye
1905 939,684 041,855 | - 247,875 2,229,414 21 14
1906 1,329,086 1,985,670 230,586 2,545,342 25 5?
1907 1,641,934 730,652 257,091 2,629,677 20 42
1908 1,045,411 736,952 283,714 2,066,077 18 94
1909 1,358,802 728,917 281,336 2,369,055 25° OF
1910 1,482,356 864,023 264,923 2,611,302 22 5
1911 1,320,988 827,960 2,390,982 23 44
242,034
The progress of the industry during the last 101 years may be
traced in Appendix D, No. IT.
II. CurED HERRINGS EXPORTED.
The export of cured herrings from Scotland annually is quite an
industry in itself, and affords employment directly and indirectly to
thousands of individuals. Of the total quantity cured, fully 80 per
cent. is sent out of the country, chiefly to Europe. For some years
past it has been found necessary to station the Board’s General In-
spector on the Continent to watch the arrival of Scottish cured
herrings, and to report on any complaints made as to their condition.
Last year, owing to the large quantity of immature herrings which
was cured, and to the excessive heat prevailing during the summer, the
complaints were, as was to be expected, fairly numerous. The report
of the Inspector, which is full of interesting matter, has been published
separately. In it he lays special emphasis on the injury which may
be inflicted on the Scottish herring trade by the capture and cure of
immature fish, the use of too little salt, and the lack of proper storage
accommodation,
The total export from Scotland last year was 1,508,122 barrels, or
259,422 barrels less than in 1910, a result due entirely to the shortage
in the catch. Of these, 264,895 barrels received the Board’s Crown
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. xlv
brand as having reached the standard set up in the branding regula-
tions. The quantity exported to Europe was 1,162,086 barrels, to
Ireland 3554 barrels, to England 2582 barrels, and to places out of
Europe, chiefly America, 75,006 barrels. (Appendix EH, No. IT., p. 138.)
In Germany, Austria, and Russia cured herrings form the staple
food of the peasantry. They are usually consumed in a raw state
with potatoes. Our best customers are the Germans and the Russians,
as between them they import fully 96 per cent. of our export. A
large proportion of the export to Germany is, however, conveyed
to Russian and Austrian towns by rail, canal, and river. The number
of barrels sent to German ports last year was 794,219, and to Russia
direct 655,814—both decreases from the figures for 1910. (Appendix
HK, No. IIL, p. 141.)
_ The principal entrepdot in Germany was Stettin, which took 313,783
barrels, the ports next in importance being Konigsberg (183, 109),
Hamburg (178,082), and Dantzig (119,243), while in Russia 296,649
barrels went to St. Petersburg, 257,653 barrels to Libau, and 60,830
barrels to Riga.
The direct trade with Russia has developed much more rapidly
relatively than that with Germany, notwithstanding the fact that
the duty imposed in the former is 13s. per barrel and in the latter
only 3s.
Scottish herrings compete with those of Norway and Holland in the
neutral (and principal) markets on equal terms as regards tariff.
The export to Germany and Russia (direct) during the last 12 years
was as follows :—
Year. Germany.* Russia.
1900. Ss OO gE 20 172,462
ear ei, oe GIG a0 233,129
ee , . 1,049,502 292,987
RUA aa Be oe M 303,202
1904. . 1,095,683 384,443
Los ea drat Vowel 430,554
P36". . 1,025,886 424,200
SOOT x". 2 1,186,100 627,100
it ee . 1,001,645 616,497
#909 |<; ao Mh O0,082 574,307
£909". . 786,682 574,307
Pode -. Pali Goa, O0 732,345
POEL ew). . 194,219 655,814
* Include herrings for Austria and Russia sent overland.
The prospects for the coming season are very bright, as the stock
of herrings remaining in the hands of importers at the date of writing
is practically exhausted, and the winter herring fishings have been
a comparative failure.
The quantity of lightly sprinkled or iced herrings sent to the
Continent, principally for tinning purposes, was 25,843 barrels.
(Appendix EH, No. IT., p. 138.)
xlvi Thirtieth Annual Report
ITI. Cop, Linc, &c., CURED. ,
The curing of cod, ling, saithe, haddocks, and tusk shows a further
improvement in the returns, and it is evident that there is a growing
demand for fish so treated.
The quantity of cod cured dried was 121,465 cwts., or 20,732 cwts.
more than in 1910. (Appendix D, No. L, p. 128.) If for home use
they are lightly salted, but if for export more heavily salted, and then
dried in one of three ways, either naturally in the sun, or artificially by
hot air or coke fires, but the sun-dried fish are considered more
palatable than those artificially treated. For despatching to market
they are tied in bundles of 1 cwt. and rolled in pack-sheet or dry
wood casks, if for the home and Spanish markets, and in air-tight
boxes (containing not less than 90 lbs. of fish), lined with tin, if for
other markets. The bulk of the cod and ling cured in Orkney was
landed by trawlers in March, April, May, and June, while 383 tons
of wet-salted fish were landed at Kirkwall by 13 Faroese smacks.
Of ling, 45,622 cwts. were dried, of tusk 5370 cwts., of saithe 21,738
ewts., and of haddocks 9057 ewts.
The number of ways in which white fish are smoked is many;
haddocks are described as “pales,” “ Findons,” “London” cure, “Moray
Firths,” “smokies,” and “fillets.” “Filleting” is now the method most
generally adopted of treating round fish. After the fish are filleted
they are dipped in a vegetable preparation described as “Annato,”
which imparts to them a golden appearance. The best class of
“fillets” is also very slightly smoked. This method has the advan-
tage of saving a good deal of time and expense.
Last year the quantity of cod smoked was 113,888 cwts., of ling
2980 ewts., of tusk 1100 ewts., of saithe 32,350 cwts., and of haddocks
251,128 cwts.
Mackerel pickling was slightly better than in 1910, the figures for
the two years being 2738 and 2568 cwts. respectively. Sprats
appear for the first time as having been pickled, 2777 barrels being
so cured in Leith, and 379 barrels in Findhorn district.
The following table shows the quantity of fish, other than herrings,
cured annually since 1900, viz. :—
: ; Mack-
Cod. Ling. Tusk. Saithe. Haddocks. erel.
Year. ad : 3 s 3 | 4s
Cwts. | Cwts. | 22 | Cwts.| Cwts. | 23 | 22 | Cwts. | Cwts. | BS = o 23 2 =
Dried, [Smoked | #'S | Dried. |Smoked| =°E | 2 & | Dried. [Smoked “3 g 5E 155 | as
aI BA Sie a | ©) a] ee
1900 | 40,8138 2,882 | 4,744} 28,130 -— 1,570| — 15,492 — | 282,161; — — —
1901 | 36,393 | 14,995 | 4,875 | 23,191 | 4,127 | 2,676) — 14,472 — | 322,596; — — —
1902 | 42,046 | 23,001 | 2,821] 18,363 | 9,850 | 1,991); — 17,283 — | 337,677); — — —_
1903 | 48,626 | 23,396 | 1,290 | 10,187 | 5,000 | 1,601; — 15,272 — | 381,156} — i —
1904 | 60,693 | 110,737 | 2,147 | 15,714 | 2,000 | 2,019} — 18,831 — | 386,604 | 6,809) 6,549 830
1905 | 65,709 | 154,353 | 1,200] 21,102 | 15,290 t 3,395 | 1,378 | 19,406 | 15,960 | 340,433 | 11,709 1,473
(806 | 81,967 | 124,522 | 1,741 | 14,322 | 12,500 | 1,993] 525 | 13.983 | 18,000 | 292,582 |13,512) 626 | 1,389
1907 | 60,766 | 123,985 | 1,256 | 12,748 | 10,400 | 1,035 | 1,220} 10,753 | 19,200 | 365,797 | 12,110 Qs 1,390
21
1908 | 102,527 | 127,479 | 1,157 | 36,239 | 6,700 | 2,745 | 3,990] 19,431 | 25,570 | 384,985 | 14,863 1,487
1909 | 95,508 | 109,537 | 1,920 | 32,282 | 3,320 | 1,768] 3,150] 15,387 | 30,150 | 279,054} 5,172) — | 2,153
1910 | 100,733 | 112,636 | 1,165 | 41,414 | 3,990 | 3,004 | 2,870] 19,095 | 31,920 | 240,429} 5,692 07 | 2,563
1911 | 121,465 | 113,888 | 1,252 | 45,266 | 2,980 | 5,370/ 1,100] 21,738 | 32,350 | 251,128| 9,057; — | 2,738
The total value of fish, other than herrings, which were cured was
£754,283, or £50,585 more than in 1910. (Appendix E, No. IV., p.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. xlvil
145.) Smoked and “ filleted ” fish contributed £559,215 of this total,
dried fish £205,671, and pickled fish £9397. The port of Aberdeen
accounted for the bulk of the value—being responsible for nearly
£677,000 of the total.
In Aberdeen district the price for dried cod ranged from £19 to
£24 per ton, ling £26 to £27, haddocks and tusk £18 to £20, and
saithe £12 to 14.
The grand total value of cured fish was £3,145,265, or £169,735
less than in 1910, for which the falling off in the catch of herrings
is entirely responsible. The districts chiefly contributing towards
the total were Aberdeen (£817,438), Shetland (£640,316), Peterhead
(£317,863), Fraserburgh (£292,739), Wick (£292,440), Orkney
(£217,830), Eyemouth (£203,784), and Stornoway (£106,861).
IV. CurEep Cop, &c., EXPORTED.
The total export of white fish cured shows an appreciable advance
over the returns for 1910, the figures being 155,912 cwts. and 104,058
cwts. respectively. The quantity sent to Ireland shows a decrease,
but that sent to the Continent and places out of Europe has
greatly increased—48,534 cwts. to 85,704 cwts. in the one case, and
39,053 ewts. to 53,482 cwts. in the other.
For the conveyance of fish lightly cured and smoked steamers are
now fitted up with freezers and refrigerators, and these have greatly
helped in increasing the trade with the foreign and Colonial markets.
Dried fish are now exported principally to Bilbao and Barcelona
for distribution in Spain and to the Mediterranean ports, to Buenos
Ayres for distribution in Brazil and the Argentine States, and to the
West Indies, via London.
“ Filleted ” fish, “ reds,’ and kippers are consumed chiefly in South
Africa and Australia, and on the coast of the Mediterranean, while
tinned herrings go chiefly to America and the Colonies.
Over 4000 barrels of fish roes were cured in Aberdeen for exporta-
tion to France, where they were used for bait in the sardine fishery.
Several of the German trawlers working from Aberdeen sent their
fish roes to Hamburg by trading steamer.
PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE SCOTTISH SEA FISHERIES
AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES.
The number of persons engaged in connection with the various
branches of the Scottish fishing industry in 1911 was in all 89,153
(Appendix F, No. I.)—a net decrease, as compared with 1910, of 1660.
This decrease is attributable only to the extent of about one-fifth to
the class of fishermen or direct producers of the commodity dealt with,
the bulk of the remainder of the decreases being attributable, as in the
previous year, to those engaged in the carrying trade. The actual
number of fishermen and boys is 38,626, or about 43 per cent. of the
grand total. This represents an absolute decrease of 315, or only
about ‘8 per cent. of the total of the same class for 1910.
Generally, the variations in the figures can be attributed to no
other causes than natural fluctuations and the tendency to con-
centration in the industry.
xl vili Thirtieth Annual Report
BOAT-BUILDING.
The building of fishing boats in 1911 was pursued with average
activity (for details, see Appendix G, No. I.). The total (230) of all
classes was actually 6 greater than that in 1910. It is significant
that the figures included 67 steam drifters or liners, an increase of 19,
and 32 trawlers, an increase of 7,and that these two classes accounted
in almost equal proportions for about 98 per cent. (£377,290) of the
total value (£384,683) of the tonnage produced. New sailing boats
numbered 131, 87 being of the small third-class type, and only 1
being of the larger type of first-class drifter of over 45 feet keel.
Of the 31 trawlers built at Aberdeen, 3 were for England and 6
for places abroad, while the one produced in Greenock district was
for Ostend. The average value was about £6000, contrasted with
£6028 in 1910 and £6233 in 1909.
The great bulk of the steam drifters were, as in former cases, for
Moray Firth districts, but 7 were for England and 1 for Ireland.
The average value was a little greater than last year, about £2770, as
compared with £2700.
Not many boats appear to have been built specially for the
reception of motors, but in some districts, such as Eyemouth, the
alteration of existing first-class sailing boats to fit them for motor
engines forms no inconsiderable portion of the boat-builder’s work.
BARREL-MAKING.
Barrel-making (Appendix G, No. II.) in Scotland in 1911 presented
no feature of special significance, but it is satisfactory to be able to
state that on the whole there was a slightly increased output, the
figures being 1,689,065 whole barrels (a decrease of nearly 11,000
from 1910) and 682,265 half barrels (an increase of 44,650). Most
of the districts showed considerable fluctuations, the chief increases
being in Wick and Shetland.
The prognostication made in last year’s Report as to the institution
of barrel factories in Holland reacting prejudicially on Scottish
exports has thus fortunately not been fulfilled so far.
BASKET BRANDING.
In quarter-cran baskets for use in the sale and purchase of fresh
herrings, there was an increase of 3960,making the total for 1911 43,054. .
None were made at Stornoway (where 546 were manufactured in 1910)
and over 300 fewer at Greenock, but on the other hand the factory at
Uig, in Skye, continues to show a steady increase, the figures for the
three years 1909-11 being 682, 1033, and 1696 respectively. On the
East Coast, from which about 96 per cent. of the output comes, all
the stations except Montrose show additions, the chief increase
occurring in Leith district, which now assumes first place.
MARINE SUPERINTENDENCE.
The superintendence of the Scottish sea fisheries during 1911 was
carried out by the five cruisers belonging to the Board and one Naval
vessel. During the year the latter vessel, H.M.S. “ Ringdove,”
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. xlix
received new boilers and an extensive overhaul at Devonport, and
H.M.S. “Gossamer” relieved her during the time she was withdrawn
from fishery duty. These vessels were employed at Shetland and in
the Moray Firth, where British and foreign fishermen, employing
different methods of fishing, meet, as there is always a risk of friction
arising under such circumstances. The Board’s cruisers performed
duties similar to those of.last year—the “ Vigilant” and “Minna”
having been employed on the West Coast, the “ Brenda” and “ Freya”
on the Kast Coast, and the “ Norna” on the North Coast with Orkney
and Shetland. ‘These vessels, however, relieve each other on the
different stations from time to time as circumstances require. The
“ Norna” was also engaged in October on special duty with a Fishery
Committee at Continental ports. No accidents occurred to the
vessels, and the hulls, boilers, and engines were maintained in good
order. ‘The following table gives some details of the routine work
performed by them during the year :—
f
Name of Cruiser.
Number of
‘* Norna.” | ‘‘ Freya.” | ‘* Minna.” e Brenda.”|‘‘ Vigilant”
|
Days at Sea, . : : 252 246 229 271 252
Knots Steamed, ‘ 21,822 17,091 16,388 19,681 14,29]
Illegal Trawling Detec- : 4 ll 1 6 9
tions,
Boats detained for )
breach of Lettering, ' 62 258 164 358 50
|
Numbering, and
Lighting Regulations /
This table does not, however, by any means bring out the varied
and multifarious duties which devolve upon the Commanders and
officers of Fishery cruisers. They are called upon to enforce the laws
and regulations regarding beam and otter trawling and flounder-net
fishing, and in certain West Coast areas they must see that the
daylight and weekly close times for herring fishing are observed.
They have further to examine certificates of registry, enforce the
reguiations for the proper lettermg and numbering of fishing boats
(which assist so much in establishing the identity of offenders against
the fishery laws), and see that the vessels carry the necessary lights
(as defined by the Board of Trade regulations) for preventing
collisions at sea. In addition to all these duties, they have to
investigate complaints made by fishermen, and adjudicate on claims
arising from damage caused to one fishing boat or its gear by another
fishing boat, as well as to assist fishing boats in distress and recover
property and fishing gear lost at sea.
It will thus be seen that the time of the Fishery cruisers is very
fully occupied, and the Board are glad to be able to say that the
work of the Commanders, officers, and crews has given every
satisfaction.
l Thirtieth Annual Report
ENQUIRIES INTO COMPLAINTS OF DAMAGE TO
BOATS OR GEAR.
In Appendix K, No. I, are given details of the action taken by the
Board’s Officers under the powers conferred by the Sea Fisheries
(Scotland) Amendment Act, 1885, and the result so far as reported
in each case.
Altogether 41 complaints were investigated of damage alleged to have
been sustained by fishing boats or their gear, an increase of only five
on the total of the previous year. It is satisfactory to note that, on
the whole, the number of such cases has been declining in recent
years, the figures for 1908-11 being 57, 46, 36, and 41 respectively.
Twenty five of the complaints were against trawlers. In three of
these cages foreign trawlers were involved, but in two of the instances
the evidence was insufficient to prove that the damage was done by
the vessel complained of, and in the other case the claim of £20 was
compromised by the payment of £8. The two most serious complaints
against British trawlers were also compromised, £70 being accepted
in one case and £37 in the other, in settlement of claims of £85 and
£73 8s. 6d. respectively. Five cases, involving £80 12s., were
dropped, two small claims remained unsettled, while other three
were likely to go to law. Excluding those mentioned in the last
sentence, altogether £145 13s. 11d. was paid in respect of damage
assessed at £212 8s. 5d.
As regards the 16 charges against drifters or liners, the respondents
in seven cases were found not at fault, two cases (involving £23 93.)
were left unsettled, and the remaining claims, amounting to £149 9s.,
were disposed of by payment of £42 10s.
PROSECUTIONS FOR ILLEGAL TRAWLING.
During the last three years the number of cases of illegal trawling
has fluctuated considerably, having been 63 in 1909, 31 in 1910, and
53 in the year now under review. Details will be found in Appendix
K, No. IL. No single or definite cause can apparently be assigned
for these variations, the inducement to encroach on the closed waters
being dependent partly on the demand for fish, especially at certain
seasons of the year, partly on the tenptation to exploit the known
plentifulness of fish in specific areas, and partly on a consideration of
the disposition of the fishery cruisers at particular times.
From the information at the Board’s disposal, however, they are
able to assure the public that the chief oftenders have met with
salutary penalties, as, for example, in the instances where two groups
of trawlers on separate occasions were detected within the limits off
Gloup Holm and off Balta Island, Shetland, respectively, and in the
detections made in the Moray Firth in the months of March, April,
and May. | |
The increase of 22 in the number of cases coming into Court
in 1911, as compared with the number in 1910, is largely referable
to the areas mentioned, viz., Shetland and the Moray Firth.
Indeed, the figures, apart from the absolute difference in the total,
indicate a considerable contrast to those of the previous year—a
difference that can be attributed only to the mixed causes suggested
above. Reference has already been made to the increased number of
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. h
detections made in Shetland, 22 falling to be tried in 1911 and only
2 in 1910, although 6 of the 22 were cases held over from the
previous year. Of these 22 cases, no less than 14 referred to offences
committed off Fair Isle, all of which (with one exception) were reported
by the islanders themselves. Again, 12 British trawlers were detected
in the Moray Firth in 1911, as contrasted with 3 in 1910. On the
other hand, only 3 detections were made in the Firth of Forth and
St. Andrews Bay area, as against 10 in the preceding year. On the
North and West Coast (including the Firth of Clyde) illegal trawling
was reduced almost to a minimum, only 4 cases being reported. The
prosecutions in two of the Moray Firth cases had to be deserted owing
to technical flaws in the evidence.
Apart from cases involving foreigners, which are dealt with in the
next paragraph, there were 45 prosecutions of British trawlers in which
convictions were obtained. ‘The total fines imposed in these instances
amounted to £3135, of which £956 18s. 4d. was paid, the majority of
the accused having chosen to go to prison. It is interesting to note that
in the 14 Fair Isle cases the maximum penalty of £100 was awarded
in all except two cases, the average fine being £946; in the other 8
Shetland cases the average fine was £444; while in the 23 cases
referring to other parts of Scotland it was £63°3. It will thus be
gathered that, except as regards Fair Isle cases, the imposition of the
maximum penalty has been rather exceptional.
The 6 prosecutions of foreigners were all for offences in the Moray
Firth. Three of these referred to the same vessel, but in one of the
three the charge was found “not proven.” Some of the cases were
tried under the Herring Fishery (Scotland) Acts, 1889 and 1890;
others under the Sea Fisheries Act, 1883, Section 7, and the Fisheries
Act, 1891, Section 5. Under the former Acts the maximum
penalty is £100 or 60 days’ imprisonment, with forfeiture
vt statuti of the gear in use, and under the latter £10 (£20 for a
second offence}, with forfeiture of all fish and fishing gear on board
at the time of the offence. One of the convictions secured under the
1883 Act was afterwards quashed on appeal on the ground that the
ten-mile limit across Bays laid down by the North Sea Convention
of 1882 cannot be applied to Norway, which is not a signatory to the
Convention. There thus remained four cases in which convictions
were enforced—two under each of the above sets of Acts. fines to the
amount of £220 being imposed and paid, and fish to the net value of
£139 being confiscated under the 1891 Act.
The total sum realised for the sale of gear forfeited pa: both
British and foreign trawlers). was £222 17s.
Sixteen of the detections were made by fishermen or private
individuals (13 at Fair Isle, as indicated above), 11 by the F.C.
Freya, 10 by ELMS. “ Gossamer,” 6 by the F.C. “ Brenda,” 4 by the
F.C. “Norna,” 2 each by the F.C. “ Vigilant” and the Co astguard, Wick,
and 1 each by H.M.S. “ Ringdove” and the F.C. “ Minna.”
Appendix K, No. [V., is a summary of details of prosecutions for
illegal trawling undertaken from 1886 to 1911. During that period
747 prosecutions have been instituted, in 677 of which a conviction
was obtained. The fines imposed amount to £33,350 5ds., of which
£14,367 5s. 6d. has been paid.
lil Thirtieth Annual Report
PROSECUTIONS FOR OTHER OFFENCES.
Particulars of prosecutions for offences other than illegal trawling
will be found in Appendix K, No. III. A large number of the cases
refer to contraventions in December, 1910, and January, 1911, of
Byelaw No. 19 regulating the gathering of cockles on the Traigh Mhor,
Barra. As stated in last year’s Report, this regulation raised difficulties
which pointed to the advisability of its modification or repeal, and the
question is still under consideration.
Apart from these, only four cases fall to be recorded. Two trawl-
masters were convicted of fishing without lights, one of the offenders
being imprisoned for 20 days, and the other for 60 days. Another
was fined £30, which was paid, for disobeying the orders of the Com-
mander of the F.C. “Norna.” The remaining case was of a very
serious nature, the charge being that of threatening to run down a
boat and crew of fishermen off Fair Isle. Various allegations have
been made that the crews of trawlers offer violence to fishermen
attempting to procure particulars which will lead to a prosecution,
and it 1s meet that such violence, or even intimidation, should be
followed by condign punishment. In this instance the master of the
trawler was sent to prison for three months without the option of a
fine.
CASUALTIES.
Appendix fF, No. III., gives particulars of the number of lives lost
and the pecuniary loss sustained through loss of or damage to boats
and gear in 1911.
Forty-two fatal accidents are recorded as having occurred from
various causes, being 4 less than in 1910. A regrettable feature is
that 7 of these were the result of men or boys being knocked over-
board or killed by sails or spars, an increase of 5 under this head as
compared with the previous year. A collision with a Leith boat cost
two lives. Otherwise the figures show decreases or remain the same.
Unfortunately, the number of boats totally wrecked was no less
than 57, an increase of 30 on the number for 1910. Part of this was
due to the severe storm in the early part of November last, and the
increased damage to boats and gear may be attributed largely to the
same cause. The total sum involved was £140,819 (an addition of
£14,515 to the loss sustained in the previous year).
The figures given above are exclusive of the losses sustained by
Scottish fishermen at the English and Ivish fishings, which, as will be
seen from the reports of the Fishery Officers (Appendix L), were in
some cases (especially those of the Peterhead, Buckie, and Findhorn
district fleets) exceptionally heavy.
WHALING.
The number of companies which have been licensed by the Board,
under the Whale Fisheries (Scotland) Act, 1907, to engage in whaling
is five, four of which are stationed in Shetland and one in the
Hebrides. The number of whaling steamers which the companies are
entitled to employ has been fixed at 11, and consequently does not
vary from year to year, but their aggregate tonnage and value show
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. hin
increases of 80 tons and £8550 respectively upon the preceding year’s
figures, attributable to the replacement of smaller by larger and more
efficient vessels. The number of men employed on these vessels was
110, or one more than in 1910, all being foreigners.
The whaling season lasts from April to September, and during that
period in 1911 the whaling steamers made 406 voyages, or an average
of 37 voyages per vessel, as compared with a total of 441 voyages,
and an average per vessel of 40, in the preceding year. The decrease
in the number of voyages made cannot, however, be taken as indicating
any slackening of energy on the part of the whalers. In the light of
the decreased catch, it is in all probability due to the greater length
of time spent at sea before the whales were sighted.
The flensing, boiling, and other operations incidental to the whaling
industry which are carried on at the stations gave employment, on an
average, to 288 men during the greater part of the season (May to
August), of whom 140 were British and 148 foreigners, as compared
with 126 British and 161 foreigners in 1910. The number fluctuated
from month to month, however, the busiest month being July, when
295 men (148 British and 147 foreign) were employed, as compared
with a maximum of 302 (139 British and 163 foreign) in the preceding
year.
The foregoing statistics are summarised in the following table :-—
Men employed
Men in Factories No, of
No. of Tota] Total
Sloan ae Parkas Maing. “S eee aon ua Veveees
£ Brit. Foreign.
1911 < pone a 497 = 55,550 110 148 147 406
1910 Pou 417 47,000 109 139 163 441
The falling off in the number of whales captured which occurred
in 1910 continued during the year under review, only 503 whales
being landed, as compared with 615 in 1910, and 730 in 1909. This
gives an average catch per steamer of 45°7 whales, a decrease since
1909 of over 31 per cent. The number, species, and sex of the whales
captured are shown in the following table :—
Species. Male. Female. Total Total
| PO bi -ALORO:
Finner (Balenoptera musculus) 159 185 344 381
Sei (B. Borealis) — - - . 66 64 130 190
Sperm (Physeter macrocephalus) - 18 _- 18 1
Blue (B. Sibbaldi) - - - 3 2 5 21
Humpbacn (Megaptera) - - 3 1 4 12
Bottlenose (Yyperoodon) - is ene 2 2 moe
Northcaper (Baleena Biscayensis) = — 9
Total - - - : 249 254 503 615
From the above table it will be observed that there was a falling
off in every species except sperm and bottlenose whales. Perhaps the
most remarkable feature of the returns furnished to the Board was
the exceptional number of sperm whales captured. The sperm whale,
or the Cachalot, is a rare visitant to Scottish waters, but during the
year under review 18 of these valuable animals were secured, including
liv Thirtieth Annual Report
one in Shetland waters, where they have not been seen since 1907.
All were males, which goes to confirm the opinion,,commonly held,
that sperm whales occurring in Northern seas are almost invariably of
that sex. Indeed, since whaling was begun in Scottish waters, only
one female sperm whale is known to have been captured, this having
occurred in 1905. The great falling off in blue whales was due to
the almost complete absence of this svecies off the Hebrides, where, in
1910, 19 were taken, and in 1909, 32. That more blue whales should
have been taken in Shetland than in Hebridean waters is a complete
reversal of the usual order of things, as this species, like the sperm
whale, usually keeps well out to the west of the Hebrides, its advent
in Shetland waters being held to be quite accidental. Then again,
not a single specimen of the valuable Northcaper, or Atlantic right
whale, was taken during the year under review, although 9 were
captured in the preceding year, and 21 in 1909. Sei whales, which
for some reason almost deserted the western seas in 1910, were
again fairly plentiful in those waters last year.
Although the returns furnished to the Board date only from 1908,
they have been able to obtain from private sources complete statistics
of the number of whales captured in Scottish waters prior to that
year. These figures, there is every reason to believe, are quite
accurate, and it is accordingly possible for the first time to present a
table showing the progress of whaling since its inception in 1903.
TABLE showing the Number and Species of the Whales landed in
Scotland, the Number of Steamers employed, and the Average
Yearly Catch per Steamer, from 1903 to 1911 inclusive.
{
Bottlenose . . ane _— 1 ] 2 2 1
Species. 1903.) 1904.| 1905.| 1906.) 1907.) 1908.) 1909.| 1910.) 1911.
inner 04)... —| 263; 450] 317| 396] 379) 432] 381] 344 |
Sei ia — 7! 34] 326} 151] 232) 223) 190) 130
Blue iS ssf) AQ) 87 we BANS Lae Die Sater Hy)
Sperm ut — 4) 5 1 10 1 7 1 18
Northcaper —} —-j; — Gd 241 1 20" eal ON iter
Humpback — 10 6 5 4) 2 Paes” a 4
= 2
{
127* | 1327 | 633.) 710). 600) 651.) 7301615) 908
No. of Steamers
Employed. 2 10), 23)", Tanta 1] 11 11 1]
Average Catch
per Steamer. | 63°5| 32:7 41 | 54:6 50| 59:2] 66:-4| 55:9] 45°7
|
* Total only available for 1908.
In view of the great development of the whaling industry which
has taken place in recent years (it is now carried on all over the
globe), fears have been expressed in certain quarters that if the
present rate of destruction is maintained, the whale is in danger of
being exterminated. Unless the decline shown since 1909 be held as
proof, there is nothing in the above table to support this view, as the
figures for every species are obviously too fluctuating for any reliable
deduction to be drawn from them, and while there is certainly a
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. lv
marked decline since 1909, the period is too short to justify the
drawing of any conclusions from it. Moreover, whales have
practically a world-wide range, and it seems fairly clear that statistics
of the catch in a particular area are of little use for elucidating the
question of “over-fishing” unless considered in conjunction with those
of other areas.
It is unquestionable, however, that in the case of a slow-growing
and slow-reproducing animal like the whale, although, owing to
its wide range, it will probably never be absolutely exterminated,
excessive hunting speedily results in a very marked depletion
of the stock. The practical extinction of the Basque and Greenland
whale-fisheries has abundantly proved this. It must be remembered,
too, that this result was brought about by means of the open boat
and hand-harpoon—methods which are now obsolete. The Greenland
whale was a comparatively sluggish and timid animal, whose capture
by the method referred to presented little difficulty, whereas the
rorquals and other species were not only too swift, but too dangerous,
to be attacked in the same manner as the “right” whale. With the
introduction, however, of the harpoon with explosive shell, discharged
from a cannon mounted in the bows of a steamer, the conditions were
entirely changed, and the species formerly immune from attack could
now be hunted with impunity. The result of this revolution in the
conditions under which the fishing could be prosecuted is seen in the
enormous dimensions which the industry has attained at the present
day. It is estimated that in 1911 between 19,000 and 20,000 whales
were captured in the Southern hemisphere alone (South Georgia,
South Shetland, South America, and Africa), to which has to be added
the catch in North America, Japan, Faroe, Iceland, Spitzbergen, and
Greenland, and these figures will probably be greatly exceeded in
1912, as numerous new companies have been formed to exploit
Alaskan, Australasian, and Sandwich Island waters. This wholesale
destruction must inevitably tell its tale within a few years, and, as a
matter of fact, in Newfoundland and Iceland fears are already
entertained that the fishing is on the decline.
It would not, therefore, be a matter for surprise if, within a few
years, it may be found necessary to establish something in the nature
of international control, and the precedent of the Behring seal fishery
shows how vexed a question whaling may ultimately become.
There was a further decline in the size of the whales captured, only
24 measuring 70 feet and upwards in length being taken, of which
none reached 80 feet. In 1910, 62 of those dimensions were taken,
and in 1909, 73, several of which were upwards of 80 feet in length.
The latter, however, were all blue whales, of which only 5 were
captured during the year under review.
The quantity and value of the various products derived from these
cetaceans in 1911, together with the corresponding figures for 1910,
are shown in the following table :—
Cry >,
j TABLE.
lvi Thirtreth Annual Report
1911. 1910.
Products Average Average
Weight.| Value. Price | Weight.| Value. Price
per Ton. per Ton.
Tons. £ £ s. | Tons. £ £75
Oils eee we |! Qo LLI2 (40/198 19 1] 3,007 50,796 16 18
Cattle Food, ... 31724 2,3924 ‘ene 629 4,643 T™s
Bonemeal, ... 1803 MOAe ct ip le tite cS 1a), Nelo, 3 14
Manure, Sly hOOe tm genre © 1Sf 1,234 6,164 5 oe
Whalebone, ... 449| 2,321 51 14 591 4,577 v7 oO
Salted Meat, ...| — uf ae gh 106) PERE
Spermaceti, ... 175 4,250 24 6 36 1,020 28-37
£58, 9314 £68,459
The above table shows that there was an increase in the market
price of every commodity except whalebone and spermaceti. The
decline in the price of the former was due to the absence from the
catch of the Northcaper (Atlantic right whale), which is the only
species whose whalebone approaches in value that of the Greenland
whale. The drop in the price of spermaceti was probably due to the
increased supply. Salted whale-meat was apparently not in demand
in 1911, none having been prepared. The average value of each
whale captured was £117, as compared with £111 in the preceding
year.
The principal market for whale-oil in Great Britain is Glasgow,
and on the Continent, Hamburg, and it may be of interest to state
that the world’s total production in 1911 was 600,000 barrels—twice
as much as in the preceding year.
PART II.
SALMON FISHERIES.
During the past season, 1911, the take of salmon throughout
Scotland shows an increase of 351 tons as compared with the return
for the previous year. From the returns as to the weight of salmon
carried by the railways in Scotland, it appears that 2220 tons 4 cwt.
represents the total for the year. The 1910 total practically cor-
responded with the figure of the last quinquennial average, so that the
improvement reported now is an improvement on the quinquennial
average. As formerly, the coastal area of the country has been
divided into four sections, viz. :—Berwick to Cairnbulg Point, at the
entrance of the Moray Firth; the second, from this point to Cape
Wrath; then from Cape Wrath to Glasgow; and finally, from
Glasgow to the limits of the Annan district in the Solway.
The following summary gives the three last quinquennial averages
and the total weight of salmon carried during the three last seasons,
the details being separated into the four districts already referred to :—
CURVES SHOWING APPROXIMATELY THE TONS OF SALMON CARRIED BY
1894.
SCOTTISH RAILWAYS & STEAMSHIPS SINCE
TONS
DIVISIONS OF
SCOTTISH COAST.
a)
‘s)
s
ail
nm
eal UU
S
t2)) ee) &
3 Oo
Berwick fo
Carrnbulg Pont.
Cq0e Wrath to
Glasgow.
Border.
Lotrnbulg Pointto
Ca0e Wrath
Glasgow ¢o the
(7046©) 3o0l94-10% 125 4/I2 BANKS & Co.LTD.
ho ®
Pte it :
Sp peat cece,
eb er
c » O€54. > ‘= ce |
g = os = @ i.
é = ve. 7 Cael
4 - a eee a i
2am ot, nam hed t ogg fie ny do
} - CS ee ~ ed aed R f
- sadehaal : tik LAAIS ial aa
¢ ‘ as ray gia ig Ww
iP ian Soy) sehen Ae FeepAe!s pee
a 4 * 7 Lo 1
- ag “ “¢ in te ifaw
¢ oe | a aa od
o * 7 > "* = or er say »
a Py ig ow gp eMi-
. tet 6 ae fle a
; a eds
ie Pit ©
rs ati iaoy
Lake Pinch isin i ’ rn
fe iY
‘'F - - ;
v i?
aye! “ y Pe, a
4 oat a s
»
4
. ; > aa ¥
3
pe i a
} y* ‘a
ey ‘ i é
. A al !
‘
¥
, ‘
‘ a
Re 0 , !
mi n
‘
r .
‘
YS
‘
™
‘
4
~
1
A ‘
7 » a
a Wz Suthe
> m, ‘ es
my ae -
po ik x
* pany
, hee the” <
i
+
‘
/
ae ta
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. lvii
Average, Average, Average, Venn 09.
eee 1894 to 1898. | 1899 to 1903. | 1904 to 1908. 19
; el oer a oan fecal ee Fe Ee aM ea ae
Tons. i a Pea lee LOM: |) o|pusealS: POs.) = 2
Tons & | a ons 2 & A 1 21/613 & =
- —.. 8 EE ee | —— | | EE Ce _—_ =
a@ Berwick to
Cairnbulg Point, | 1,206} 18 | 1
6 Cairnbulg Point
to Cape Wrath, Q00T ean SG on 010: Seta th 608) 130 de 1s19 705 | 18
c Cape Wrath to
1 iH
2,
Glasgow,. . . 403 | 7 21 274 | 18 27 209 3 3 6 229 | 15 26
d Glasgow to the
Border, : 260} 3 6 183 | 6 IS tehO 160 | 9 3 | 15 231 | 13 G
410) [Se poe a 6 # 2,034 | 17 1 | 16 41,865 | 15 3 | 8 12,185) 18 |) 2 | 17
: Year 1910. Year 1911.
District.
bt g BPS trodes Ce he
ons. 5/6/15 us e/5
a Berwick to
CairnbulgPoint, | 934 Zab Dea eT Se a7
b Cairnbulg Point
to Cape Wrath,| 538]; 8| -| 2649 691 | 12] -| 13
c Cape Wrath to
Smeeiwee st 20) 8 | = | 2b R209 | 17) Wee i5
d Glasgow to the
iBorderw ca sie 189) | LL 3) 26 206: 14) 2ah 10
Wotais,.) 7. | /1,869:|.10 | 3°) 18 $2,220 | 412 = b17
It will be noticed that the slight increase is in each of the four districts.
In the accompanying chart of curves, the fluctuations of the annual
record are shown from the year in which detailed statements were
obtained (1894). .
From the chart, more than from the figures, it is seen that a more
uniform condition seems to prevail in the two West Coast sections
than in the East Coast sections, from which the great bulk of the fish
come. ‘The West Coast lines are comparatively flat, yet it certainly is
the case that in one or two fishery districts a marked improvement
has taken place in the stock of salmon. Since, however, this improve-
ment has appeared in the particular districts in which nets have to a
great extent been taken off, the improvement does not bulk
prominently in the returns.
Mr. Calderwood reports that three new District Fishery Boards
have been formed—for the Wick, Dunbeath, and Feochan Nell and
Kuchar. There are now 39 Boards, and 17 districts in which sole
proprietors have the powers of Boards.
New arrangements of netting are reported from thie Conon and
Doon Districts, details of which are given in Mr. Calderwood’s report.
In the former, the amount of netting is pow less than it used to be.
In spite of, and it may be on account of, the diminution of netting in
rivers, now general in Scotland, greater success seems to attend the
netting in the sea. We regard the sea as the proper place for the
conduct and development of salmon netting. In order to maintain
the stock of salmon, it seems necessary that at least all the smaller
rivers be kept free of nets altogether. In rivers with large estuaries,
a certain amount of net and coble fishing can be carried on without
harm. Each locality must be judged on its own merits. At the same
time, when nets are removed from any section of a river, it Is
necessary to have some definite agreement with all proprietors above,
else. by the putting on of one or two nets, the beneficial action of a
number may be vitiated by the selfish action of one.
Ivili Thirtieth Annual Report -
Mr. Calderwood also reports on the districts inspected by him in
1911. In addition to these localities, he was engaged taking evidence
concerning the fresh water fisheries of Ireland, as a member of the
Departmental Committee appointed to inquire into the result of the
Land Acts as they may affect the inland fisheries.
The rentals of 36 districts from which figures are available amounts
to £143,258. .The rentals of the five most important districts are
given, as formerly, in the following table :—
|
YEAR. Tweed. Tay. | N. Esk. Dee. | Spey. |
| £ £ e3 =e £
1900, 92.548 | 6,510 | 18,989 *
' 1901, 22.558 | 6,466 | 19,418 | 8,608
190s et eS x 22.663 | 6,494 | 19.455 | 8146
Eb Ss . | Tieac 22,648 | 6,494 | 18,393) | {eta
| 1904, | 2b AB: | Pas oeua | ine ed | 19,078 | 7,396
1905, . .| 15,499 | 22675 | 649 | 19.332 | 8.364 |
1906, . .| 15,499 | 22.838 | 6485 | 19.068 | 8740 |
1907, a Neha e 23,202 | 6,490 18,940 8,990 |
1908, . ~.| 16,093 | 23,508 | 6474 | 18893 | 9,943
| 1909, . .| 16,092 | 23,715 | 6,614 | 18,835 | 9,396
1910, 6 180. |" 23 Sei 7,620 | 17,883 | 9,139 |
Bt | || 46130 | 23:873 | 7617 | 18,005 | 9,129 |
Difficulties having arisen in connection with the salmon fishers and
the paidle-net fishers in the Solway, negotiations have been in progress
for the settlement of the matter so that fishing may in future be
carried on by both with as little friction as possible.
The operation of affixing seals to salmon intended for sale during
the annual close time is now regularly carried on by the Fishmongers’
Company of London, and from returns kindly furnished by the Clerk,
it appears that about 2000 fish are usually marked for sale in this way
in Scotland. Operations are mostly conducted in Aberdeen, Glasgow,
and Edinburgh. A large number of salmon are annually sealed in
this way in London, owing to the growing practice of sending salmon
from Canada and Siberia for sale during the close time in this country.
Appended to Mr. Calderwood’s report will be found the digest of
reports from districts, a statement of salmon sent to Billingsgate, a
complete list of the close times applicable to the various districts in
Scotland, and a list of the Chairmen and Clerks of District Fishery
Boards.
The work on the Life History of the Salmon has been continued,
and two separate papers will shortly be published, one on the results
of salmon marking, being the eighth report on this subject; the other
on the examination of salmon scales in connection with the infrequency
of spawning of the fish.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. lix
PART III.
SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS.
During the year 1911 the scientific investigations in connection
with the sea fisheries have been carried on under the supervision of
Dr. T. Wemyss Fulton, the Scientific Superintendent, as authorised by
the Board, on the same general lines as in previous years. Most of
the research work has been conducted at the Marine Laboratory at the
Bay of Nige, Aberdeen, and other inquiries in relation to the herring
and the herring fishery have been made in Lochfyne, in continuation
of the observations of preceding years, and also in the Moray Firth
with reference to the closing of the waters there to the operations of
trawlers. The special statistics of the catches of the line-boats in the
Moray Firth have been collected monthly through the Fishery Officers
as before, and the old trawling stations of the s.s. “Garland ” have been
periodically examined with a beam trawl by the s.s. “ Goldseeker,” as
frequently as circumstances allowed, and at dates corresponding as far
as possible with those of former examinations, both with the beam-
trawl and with the otter-trawl. A report on these investigations and
on the statistics is in course of preparation.
The fish-cultural work at the Hatchery at the Bay of Nigg was con-
tinued in the Spring last year throughout the spawning season of the
plaice, and is described below. A number of requests for plaice fry
were received on behalf of the fishermen at various parts of the coast
—Peterhead, Aberdour, Sandhaven, St. Combs, Cruden, Newburgh—
and these were as far as possible complied with, but this could not be
done in all cases, owing to the insufficiency of the fry. Along the
coast of Aberdeenshire the fishermen have reported a considerable
improvement in the plaice fishing, which is also apparent from the
Statistics of trawlers working in the neighbourhood, which they
attribute to the liberation of many millions of fry during the last ten
years. In that period close upon 200,000,000 fry of the plaice from
the Hatchery have been liberated in the sea off the coast of Aberdeen-
shire, about 50,000,000 of which were deposited in the vicinity of
Fraserburgh.
THE HatTcHING OPERATIONS.
In the course of the season of 1911 the estimated number of eggs of
the plaice that were dealt with at the Hatchery at the Bay of Nigg
was 6,200,000, and the number of fry hatched from them was
approximately 5,680,000. As explained in former Reports, the adult
plaice of both sexes are retained in a large tidal pond, into the water
of which the eggs are shed, and where they are naturally fertilised
during the spawning season. The floating eggs are collected at
intervals by means of a fine net and transferred to the Dannevig
hatching apparatus, hatching taking place in between three or four
weeks, as a rule, in the early part of the season, in January and
February, and about a week sooner in the latter part of the season, in
April and May. The period, however, varies with the temperature.
Ix Thirtieth Annual Report
The larval fishes are retained in the apparatus until the yolk-sac is
nearly absorbed, when they are transferred to the sea at suitable
localities. Last year the first collection of eggs was made on 20th
February, and the last on 10th May, the greater number being, as
usual, obtained in March and April.
The fry were distributed in the sea in five lots between 24th March
and 13th May, more than four-fifths being liberated on the northern
part of the Aberdeenshire coast between Rosehearty and Rattray Bay.
The advantage of liberating the fry in the region named depends upon
the circumstance that the current passes southwards along the coast
carrying them to a certain extent with it. The remainder of the fry
were distributed in Aberdeen Bay and neighbourhood.
Since the hatching of the plaice was begun at the Bay of Nigg, the
estimated number of the eggs which have been dealt with amounts to
about 385,000,000, and approximately 299,000,000 fry of the plaice
have been put into the sea. During the first two years most of the
fry were taken to Lochfyne and liberated there. in continuation of an
experiment which was begun some years before with the view of
ascertaining the effect of the liberation of the fry on the abundance of
the older stages of the fish. The results of this experiment are fully
described in the Twenty-sixth Annual Report. The output of the
Hatchery in each year since 1900 is given in the subjoined Table : —
Year. Eggs Collected. Fry Liberated.
1900, - - 43,290,000 - 31,305,000
1901, - - 65,377,000 - 51,800,000
1902, - - 72,410,000 - 55,700,000
1903, - - 65,940,000 - 53,600,000
1904, - . 39,000,600 : 34,780,000
1905, - - 40,110,000 - 24,500,000
1906, - - 7,486,000 - 4,406,000
1907, - - 1,627,000 - 1,282,000
1908, - - 15,332,000 - 12,296,000
1909, - . 19,749,000 - 16,615,000
1910) \< - 7,380,000 - 6,880,000
19h - 6,200,000 - 5,680,000
385,001,000 - 298,844,000
Up to the year 1905 the adult plaice required for the breeding stock
were obtained by the use of commercial trawlers; since then the fish
have been secured by the s.s. “ Goldseeker,” mostly from the Moray
Firth.
THE INVESTIGATIONS ON THE HERRING FISHERY IN LOCHFYNE.
As described in previous Reports, investigations into the failure of
the herring fishery in Lochfyne have been carried on for a number of
years, and they were continued in-1911. It is to be regretted that
the failure of this once important fishery still is very marked.
Statistics show that the mean annual catch of herrings in Lochfyne
for the period 1863-1906 was 25,180 crans, and for the last eighteen
years up to 1906 it was 27,375 crans, while the greatest quantity
taken in any single year was 56,820 crans in 1897. The figures for
the last twelve years are as follow :—
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. Ixi
weap Herrings Vidas Herrings
_ Caught. Caught.
1900, - - 94,743 crans. 1906, - - 9.258 crans.
EOE. 5 SB ae 1907, - <i GROEe -\.,
1902, - BOB 53 1908, - Se ie BAO 3s
1903, - ok D984 :,, BOODS =). 004 5,
1904, - BPs halen, LOO; - - 10,405 .,
1905, - ~ i AOd2 | :,, 19L1,, = WA OLS « 5,
It will be observed that the quantity of herrings taken in 1911,
which was precisely the same as in 1905, was “much less than in
1910, and that the great improvement manifested in the latter year
was not maintained. Herrings were reported as entering Lochfyne
in March; in May they were said to be plentiful in both the upper
and lower reaches of the loch; in July they were fairly plentiful in
the lower loch, and in this month 1412 crans were landed ; but later
they left the loch altogether.
The statistics of the herring fishery in Lochfyne go back to the
year 1854, and they show that in the ’seventies, and in particular in
1878 and 1874, there was a somewhat similar failure in the fishing,
the point reached being even a little lower, but the depression did not
last so long. Fluctuations in the herring fishery, especially in
fjords or arms of the sea, are of not unfrequent occurrence on the
coasts of other countries, and have been attributed to various causes,
but none of the explanations put forward to account for them has
been generally accepted. Variations in the physical conditions of
the water, or in the quantity or kind of the minute floating organisms
on which the herring mainly subsists, are believed by many to be the
main cause, and since 1904 periodical observations have been carried
on in Lochfyne with the object of ascertaining whether this is the
correct explanation. Ata number of places in the loch a series of
temperature observations are made at different levels, and collections
of the floating food secured, and it is proposed to continue these in-
vestigations until the herrings return to the loch in their former
abundance, so that comparison may be instituted between the obser-
vations taken in the period of scarcity and those taken in the period
of abundance.
THE INFLUENCE OF TEMPERATURE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EGGs
OF THE HERRING.
As mentioned in the Report for last year, experiments on the re-
tardation of the development of herring eggs have been made at the
Marine Laboratory by Dr. H. C. Williamson, at the request of the
New Zealand Government, who wish, if possible, to introduce the
Lerring into the waters of the Dominion. The method adopted was
to keep the fertilised eggs, which were fertilised on board a fishing
boat, at a low temperature in order to ascertain whether the time
that elpased before they hatched would suffice to cover the journey to
New Zealand, with something to spare. Some of the eggs in the
cooled water were kept without hatching taking place for more than
forty days, and a few for a little more than fifty days. The results
were communicated to the New Zealand authorities, and the methods
and details were described by Dr. Williamson in a paper published
separately.
Ix Thirtieth Annual Report
THE NAatTuRAL HISTORY OF THE LOBSTER.
The Board have had under their consideration the question of what
might be done to promote the lobster fishery and‘to increase our
know ledge of the life-history of the lobster, and of the conditions
under which lobster culture might be initiated with advantage. At-
tention was directed to the lobster pond at Cullipool, Luing, near
Oban, which belongs to the West Highland Lobster Company, and in
which from 15,000 to 20,000 lobsters can be accommodated. After
a visit to the pond by the Secretary of the Board, it was arranged that
a series of investigations should be carried on there by Dr. Williamson,
who has made a special study of the natural history of the lobster, and
for this purpose all facilities were kindly granted by the management.
The investigations proposed comprise researches on the reproduction
and growth of the lobster, on the life-history of the lobster in the
sea, and on the lobster fishery; and it is hoped that these may be
continued in the course of the ensuing summer and autumn. With
regard to the rearing of lobster fry, which in recent years has been
carried on with much success in America, and for which the facilities
at Cullipool are great, it was found that the expense of the necessary
apparatus and equipment would be very considerable, and it was
decided to postpone further consideration of this matter in the
meantime.
FISHERY INVESTIGA'TIONS IN THE NortTH SEA.
Since the 1st April 1910, when the international investigations in
the North Sea were placed under the direct control of the Board, the
fishery investigations of the research steamer, the “ Goldseeker,” have
been under Dr. Fulton’s charge, and have been carried out according
to a monthly scheme submitted to and approved by the Board. . The
following is a summary of the work accomplished in the period :—
Trawling Investigations.
These investigations were made in each month of the year, except
in May, August, and December, when the vessel was engaged in
hy drographic investigations, or laid up for repairs and overhaul. The
total number of the hauls of the trawl which were taken was 152, of
which 57 were made with the large otter-trawl, generally with a
small-meshed net covering the cod-end of the trawl, and 95 with a
smaller beam-trawl for quantitative purposes. Over 200,000 fishes
were captured, all but a small proportion of which were measured
and the sizes recorded, while large numbers were opened and the
condition of the reproductive organs ascertained and noted. In some
instances, also, observations were made upon the food of the fishes, as
determined by an examination of the contents of the stomachs.
The trawling with the large otter-trawl was made on various
crounds, including the Great Fisher Bank, the Witch Grounds, the
grounds off Aberdeen, and in the Firth of Forth and the Moray Firth.
The investigation of the offshore banks was sometimes extremely
difficult, owing to the unfavourable conditions of the weather. The
trawling with the beam-trawl was confined to the old trawling
of the Hishery Board for Scotland. lxil
stations of the “ Garland” in the Moray Firth and the Firth of Forth.
These hauls were made with the same apparatus as was formerly
used by the “Garland,” and as the investigations of that vessel were
begun as long ago as 1886, and were continued until 1896 in the Firth
of Forth, and until 1900 in the Moray Firth, comparison of the results
with reference to the relative abundance of the various species of
food-fishes at the different periods will be of interest and value. A
paper dealing with the more important results of the earlier investi-
gations of the ‘‘Garland” was published in Part III, of the Board’s
Fourteenth Annual Report.
Marking Hxpervments.
The number of food-fishes which were ‘‘marked” and liberated in
1911 by the ‘‘Goldseeker” amounted to 2267, comprising the follow-
ing species :—Plaice, 1733 ; haddock, 225 ; cod, 52; witch, 126; lemon
dab, 111; megrim, 6; flounder, 4; brill, 8; dab, 2. It will be seen
that, as in former years, efforts were chiefly concentrated on the
marking of the plaice. This is because it is the fish which is the most
immediately important in connection with the international investi-
gations, and it is the one best adapted for this particular method of
research. It was desired that the same system should be applied to
the haddock, but it was found that this fish is very easily injured by
the handling and the process of marking, and none of the 225 which
were marked at various times and places was recovered. ‘The same is
true of the witch, and to a great extent of the lemon dab, as was
ascertained by keeping the fishes, after the mark had been fixed on,
for some time in tubs of running water, most of them dying sooner or
later. Of the plaice which were marked, on the other hand, 461, or
over 26 per cent., were re-captured in the course of the year, and up
to the end of March 1912. The mark consists of a numbered vulcanite
disc, attached to the fish by means of a silver wire, or of a vulcanite
stud fixed in place by a rubber ring.
The main objects of the marking experiments are to ascertain (1)
the migrations of the fish; (2) their growth; (3) the intensity with
which fishing operations are carried on. For any of these purposes it
is necessary that some time should elapse in order that a sufficient
amount of evidence may be accumulated for the formulation of satis-
factory conclusions. There are some results, however, to which
attention may be meanwhile directed. The first relates to the
migrations of the }laice. In 1910 the number of marked plaice which
were liberated was 1915, and of these no less than 866, or over 42 per
cent., have been recaptured, and others will doubtless be taken as
time goes on. It has been found, with reference to their movements,
that a distinction must be drawn between those which have not
reached the size of maturity and those which exceed that size. The
former do not, as a rule, move far from their ordinary feeding grounds,
and they do not appear to take any very definite direction in such
movements as they make; the latter, on the other hand, undertake
often long journeys before the spawning season, and in the great
majority of instances they move along the East Coast in a northerly
direction, that is to say, against the prevailing current. This migra-
tion is doubtless to compensate for the southerly drift of the floating
lxiv Thirtieth Annual Report
egos and larval fishes from the localities where spawning takes place.
Thus many of the adult plaice which had been marked and liberated
in the Firth of Forth, or eastwards of the Isle of May, were recaptured
off the coast of Aberdeenshire, or in the Moray Firth ; many of those
liberated off the coast of Aberdeenshire were again taken in the Moray
Firth, or on the North or West Coast, having in such cases traversed
the Pentland Firth. In like manner many of the adult plaice liberated
in the Moray Firth, or in the vicinity of Fair Isle, were recaptured at
the Orkney Isles, or on the North Coast and the West Coast, one of them
as far as the Gairloch. It is interesting to have determined that the
plaice in the Moray Firth are recruited to such an extent from the
crounds off the East Coast, and even from the Firth of Forth, by the
migration thither of the adult fish. It is also fairly certain, though
direct experimental proof is lacking, and indeed could hardly be
obtained, that the grounds to the south are recruited by supplies of
floating eggs and larval plaice carried from the Moray Firth by the
prevailing current.
Another point on which the marking experiments throw light is the
intensity of fishing operations. There is no reason to suppose that
the marked plaice are either more liable or less liable to capture than
those which exist beside them in their natural condition on the
grounds. The proportion of the marked fish recaptured thus offers an
indication of the proportion of the natural stock which is within a
given time removed by fishing operations, and that proportion is
larger than might be expected. Thus of 622 plaice liberated in 1910
on Aberdeen Bank, about thirty-four miles to the south-east of Aber-
deen, 355, or 56°7 per cent., have been recaptured; of 572 liberated
eastwards and south-eastwards of Fair Isle, 264, or 46:2 per cent., were
recaptured; of 197 set free in the Firth of Forth or eastwards of the
Isle of May, 109, or 55°3 per cent., have again been caught. It is,
however, desirable, before accepting these results as showing the
intensity of fishing along the Kast Coast, to await the outcome of the
further experiments.
The Sea Currents and Fishery Problems.
As above indicated; the part taken by marine currents in distri-
buting the floating eggs and larvee of the food-fishes is of importance,
as is also their relatfon to the migrations of the fishes themselves, and
to the movements of the floating organisms upon which young fishes
of most species, and certain fishes at all stages, as the herring, chiefly
subsist. An investigation was therefore undertaken, and is now
proceeding, to ascertain as completely as possible the course, direction,
and rate of the currents along the East Coast and throughout the
North Sea, the results of which will be afterwards considered in
connection with the hydrographic observations. For this purpose a
large number of sealed bottles, suitably weighted and containing
numbered ecards for identification, have been thrown into the sea from
the “‘ Goldseeker ” at various places along the coast. Of 2150 thus
used, 528, or over 24 per cent., have been returned, partly from our
own coast, and largely from the Continent, more especially from
Norway, some of them having been found as far as the North Cape,
and even farther east in Barents Sea and the Murman coast.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. Ixv
Experiments on the Relation between the Size of the Mesh of Trawl
Nets and the Fishes Captured.
As mentioned in the last Report, investigations were begun to
determine with precision the relation between the size of the mesh of
trawl nets and the number and sizes of the various species of fishes
taken, the method adopted being to use cod-ends of different mesh,
with a loose bag of fine-meshed netting outside, in which the fishes
which escape through the apertures of the trawl are retained. These
experiments are being continued on various grounds and at different
seasons, as they are of considerable importance with reference to the
question of the protection of undersized and immature fish.
Observations on the Eggs and Larvee of Food Fishes.
In addition to the information acquired by ascertaining the con-
dition of the reproductive organs of a large proportion of the fishes
taken in the trawl-net, numerous collections were made by special
nets of the floating eggs and the young of the food fishes at different
seasons and at various localities. By this means information is
obtained as to the spawning season and spawning regions of the
fishes, and as to the distribution of the eggs. Observations of this
kind were made all along the East Coast and eastwards at intervals
as far as the Great Fisher Bank, as well as in the Moray Firth and
the Firth of Forth. One area in which it was specially desired to
make a series of such observations during the early part of the year,
when most of the food fishes spawn, was that lying between the
Moray Firth and the south-east of the Shetlands. It is in this region
that the great volume of Atlantic water enters the North Sea, carrying
with it supplies of the eggs and young of food fishes. The conditions
of the weather, however, did not allow of a complete series of
observations being made.
Reports on various branches of the investigations referred to are in
course of preparation. The records on board the ‘“ Goldseeker ” were
very efficiently kept by Mr. George H. Smith, and Captain Murray
has spared no effort to have the work promptly carried out.
We nave the honour to be,
Sir, your most obedient Servants,
ANGUS SUTHERLAND, Chairman.
T. B. MORISON, Deputy-Chairmen.
D’ARCY W. THOMPSON.
BREADALBANHE.
JAMES ARCHIBALD.
JOHN H. IRVIN.
MALCOLM SMITH.
DAVID T, JONES, Secretary.
APPENDICES.
PART I.
APPENDIX A.
MEANS OF CAPTURE,
I.—Return, for the year 1911, showing, under the Districts to which
they belong, the Number, Tonnage, and Value of the Boats and
Vessels engaged in the Scottish Fishing Industry ; the Number of
Persons employed thereon ; and the extent and value of *iphins
Gear,
II.—Return showing Ee tentes webbie the State of the Fisheries at
each Fishing Creek or Station on the Scottish Coasts Ganmng the
year 1911, :
I1J.—Return, for the year 1911, see the aren NGutbae of Bit
Decked and Undecked, irrespective of the places to which they
belong, employed in fishing for Herrings, as well as the Number
of Persons engaged in that Industry, in each District in Scotland
at one time, - :
APPENDIX B.
TotaL Quantity oF Fish LANDED.
I.—Statement of the Total Quantity and Value of Herrings taken by
nets from Steam, Motor, and Sailing Boats respectively and landed
in Scotland, and of the Total Quantity and Value of the different
kinds of Fish Landed in Scotland in the year 1911,
II.—Returns respecting Vessels arriving and Fish landed in the various
Districts during the year 1911, and z SROMND the Catch and Value
during the previous year, :
APPENDIX C.
FIsH USED IN A FRESH STATE,
Statement showing the Total Quantity and Value of all Fish landed and
sold for use in a Fresh State, or consumed Fresh in the Localities
where taken, in the year 1911, ; ;
APPENDIX D.
Fish CuRED,
I.—Return showing the Quantities of Fish Cured, distinguishing the
Fish Cured on Shore from those Cured at Sea, and giving the
Modes of Cure and the Number and Tonnes of Vessels fitted out
for Curing at Sea, in the year 1911,
II.—Statement showing the Number of Barrels of Fervinice Cured
Gutted and Ungutted, on the East and West Coasts of Scotland,
for the Hundred years ended 31st December 1911,
APPENDIX E.
CuRED FisH BRANDED, AND EXPORTED, AND VALUE OF SAME.
I,—_Return showing the Number of Barrels of Cured Herrings Branded,
distinguishing the different Brands, and the Amount of Brand
Fees collected, during the year 1911,
I1.—Return showing the Total Quantity of Fish ahs to Ix nas to
the Continent, and to Places out of Europe, during the year 1911,
PAGE
22
58
59
76
120
126
130
134
136
2 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
IIIl.—Statement showing the Ports and Places to which the Herrings
Exported to the Continent were Shipped during the year 1911,
TV.—Return showing the Estimated Value of Cured Herrings, Branded
and Unbranded, as well as of Cod, &c., Cured during the year
1911, 3 : 4 ;
V.—-Return showing, under each of the Crown Brands, the Number of
Barrels of Cured Herrings presented, during 1911, to the Officers
of the various Fishery Districts for Inspection with a view to
Branding if in accordance with the Board’s Regulations, the
Number and Percentage in respect of which the Brand was Re-
fused, and the Principal Grounds of Refusal,
APPENDIX F.
I.—Return showing the Total Number of Persons employed in each
District in connection with the various branches of the Sea
Fishing industry during the year 1911,
II.—-Return of the Tonnage of Shipping and of the Number of Seamen
engaged inthe Trade-of the Herring and Cod and Ling Fisheries
in the year 1911; distinguishing those employed in Importing
Stave Wood and Hoops ; in Importing Salt; in Carrying Herrings
or Cod Fish Coastwise, and in Exporting them abroad; and
separating British from Foreign Tonnage and Men,
I1I.—Return of the Number of Lives Lost.in connection with the Sea
Fisheries, and the manner in which the Casualties happened ;
the Number of Boats totally wrecked, and the Value thereof ;
the Number of Boats Damaged, and Amount of Damage; and
the Nets and other RES: Material lost or pce aioe in the pe:
191],
APPENDIX G.
I.—Return, for the year 1911, showing the Number and Value of
Fishing Boats and Trawlers constructed within the boundaries
of each District in Scotland, distinguishing Steam from Sailing
Vessels ; and dividing the latter into First, Second, and Third
Classes,
II.—Return, for the year 1911, of the N ee of Barrels and “Halt.
Barrels constructed within the boundaries of each District,
showing the different kinds of Wood used and the methods of
Hooping adobe 2 and of the Number of aes Cran Baskets
Branded,
APPENDIX: .H.
REGISTRATION OF FISHING Boats.
Return of Fishing Boat Proceedings in the year 1911 under the Sea
Fisheries Acts of 1868 and 1883, and Sea Fisheries BS nAy:
Amendment Act of 1885,
APPENDIX I.
Piers AND HARBOURS.
I.—Account of Receipts and Payments by the Board for Building,
Extending, and Repairing Piers or Harbours in Scotland, in the
year 1911, ‘ : §
IL.—Statement showing particulars of the Brand Fee Revenue, Cost of
Collection, Surplus and sce y cr es soap the bee from 1881
to 1910- 1911,
TIL.— Return of Piers and Fuaviathe ssi or ssnjibowdd by the Board
from Ist January 1883 to 31st December 1911,
PAGE
140
144
146
148
150
152
154
156
158
160
161
162
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
APPENDIX K.
I.—Damage to Boats or Gear: Return of Complaints of Damage to
Fishing Vessels or their Gear by other Fishing Vessels made to,
and Investigated by, Officers of the Fishery Board in 1911,
II.—Illegal Trawling: Return of Prosecutions undertaken against the
Masters of British and Foreign Trawl Vessels in 1911, .
IIJ.—Infrmgement of the Regulations for the Lettering, Etc., of Sea-
Fishing Boats, Weekly Close Time, Etc. Return of Prosecutions
undertaken in 1911, j
TV.—Illegal Trawling : ey of Prosecutions for the period 1886-
1911, : :
APPENDIX L.
Reports from the Inspectors and District Fishery Officers for 1911,
APPENDIX M.
Return of the vessels engaged in Line Fishing in Scotland during the
six years ended 1911, :
APPEN DIX -N:
Return showing, by Districts, the Number of Steam, Motor, and Sailing
Boats engaged in the Scottish Fisheries in each of the eal 1902-
1911 inclusive,
PART II.
APPENDIX 0.
Salmon Inspector’s Report,
APPENDIX: P.
Reports from District Fishery Boards, &c.,
APPENDIX Q.
Salmon delivered at Billingsgate, 1910,
APPENDIX R.
Rateable Value of Salmon Fisheries,
APPENDIX S&.
Annual Close Times,
APPENDIX T.
Chairmen and Clerks of District Boards, .
PAGE
165
169
238
240
280
286
4 Appendices to T'hirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—
MEANS OF CAPTURE.—RETURN for the year 1911, showing, under the different
and Vessels engaged in the Scottish Fishing Industry (excluding Beam and
Value of Fishing Gear.
e FISHING BOATS AND VESSELS (excluding
e} . 5
7, DISTRICTS. 5 bp Realive Value of Nets.
a = of a
=} ; il
AZ ee cen | Drift. | Seine, | Other | Total.
Kinds.
EAST COAST. £ £ £ £ £
1 | Eyemouth, . ‘ : 110 1,724} 15,315] 10,360 a5 63 | 10,423
2 | Wyaith, ... : : 361 4,488} 33,370] 20,205 607 1,933 | 22,745
3 | Anstr ‘uther, ; : : 455 9,591} 60,382] 42,627 m 455 | 43,082
4 | Montrose, . ‘ : 358 3,770 18,280} 10,116 ee 342 | 10,458
5 | Stonehaven, . ; ; 89 883 3,016} 2,880 pes 6| 2,886
6 | Aberdeen, . ; ‘ 105 678 2,7414 1,410 ae one 1,410
7 | Peterhead. . ; . 198 2,293 | 20,559} 11,420 a bi 11,420
8 | Fraserburgh, ; : 510} 9,061} 75,293] 51,120 ra 40} 51,160
9 | Banff, . ; : , 346 5,915] 338,019} 19,635 2s 1,521 | 2b se
10 | Buckie, F ; ‘ 431} 12,510]118,048]) 42,420 aye 1,760 | 44,180
11 | Findhorn, . : 7 201 4,501] 41,870} 27,860 sae 2,600 | 29,960
12 | Cromarty, . ; 168 1,444] 11,044 5,903 24 120 6,047
13 | Helmsdale, . " : 115 722 3,530 2,858 vy. 220 3,078
14 | Lybster, d . ; 36 270 671 704 ee saa 794
15 1 Wick, : . : , : 335 3,119} 14,481} 10,966 +e 462 | 11,428
East Coast Totals
carried down,
83,8111 60,569 | 446,919 | 259, 984 631| 9,522 | 270,187
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, 7,145] 3,856 ee oe 3,856
17 | Shetland, 41,967 | 21,840 Ae Be 21,840
Orkney and Shetland | A Bares iy eee
Totals carried down, J 49,112} 25,696 vs Bez 25,696
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, . 22,357 | 14,024 Me 14,024
19 | Barra, . ; 6,49 5,280 ng 5,280
20 | Loch Broom, 8,053] 7,909 1,630 | 9,539
21 | Loch Carron and Skye, 4,553] 6,135 2 620} 6,755
22 | Fort-William, 2,2424 1,272 41 173} 1,486
23 Campbeltown, 5,894] 1,264] 2,200 202} 35,666
24 | Inveraray, 6,588] 1,221] 1,600 83| 2,904
25 | Rothesay, 1,084 596 85 240 921
26 | Greenock,
27 | Ballantrae,
1,553 541 115 i 767
4.059} 1,260 204! 1,676] 3,140
West Coast Totals) : ‘ <
carried down, a 3,021 62,882] 39,502 4,245 4,735 | 48,482
Totals brought down.
East Coast, . 60,569 | 446,919 | 259,984 631 9,522 | 270,137
Orkney and Shetland, é 49,112} 25,696 a * 25,696
West Coast, . : 62,882} 39,502 4,245 4,735 | 48,482
Grand Totals for 191], . > f 83,054 | 558,913 | 825,182 4,876 | 14,257 | 344,315
Grand Totals for 1910, . 89,979 | 640,612 | 356,392 6,414 | 12,708 | 375,514
Increase in 1911, ; a fas a: ee Pic 1,549 ee
Decrease in 191], . : d02} 6,925] 81,699] 31,210; 1,538 ae 31,199
——— oe eee aoe Tee ee
of the Fisher, Board for Scotland, 5
Nov E.
Districts to which they belong, the Number, Tonnage, and Value of the Sailing Boats
Otter Trawl Vessels) ; the Number of Persons employed thereon ; and the Extent and
Beam and Otter Trawl Vessels), PROPELLED BY SAILS OR OARS.
Value of Lines. Value of Value of A
Bush and Crab and Grand Tatal
{Buoy Ropes] Lobster | 7'*7° ©
Great. Small. Hand. Total. [and Stoppers} Creels.
£ £ £ £ £
128 1,008 23 1,159 31,542 1
550 3,082 66 4,198 67,802 2
1,034 755 41 1,830 118,663 3
596 2,585 14 3,195 36,835 4
488 1,232 38 1,758 9,544 5
12 1,008 14 1,034 6,335 6
875 3,580 65 4,520 42,484 7
814 1,796 104 2,714 145,999 8
840 2,832 40 3,712 64,921 9
3,232 2,116 34 5,382 178,782. | 10
780 1,600 22 2,402 82,818 | 11
15 848 15 878 19,709 | 12
110 1,300 67 1,477 9,351 | 13
16 160 29 205 1,740 | 14
154 575 257 986 33,0384 | 15
9,644 24,977 829 35, 450 849,509
66 93 94 253 14,709 | 16
1,392 1,654 230 3,276 81,082 | 17
1,458 1,747 324 3,529 95,791
3,678 1,344 100 5,122 46,032 | 18
432 223 41 69 157203*-1\ 19
510 858 115 1,483 20,999 | 20
519 187 57 13,290 | 21
296 129 24 5,093 | 22
276 224 25 TE A95. |) 28
50 176 2 10,453 | 24
120 9 2,002 | 25
43 148 24 2,872 | 26
630 474 24 1,128 899th: | QF
6,434 3,883 42] 10,738 136,500
9,644 24,977 829 35,450 849,509
1,458 1,747 324 3,529 95,791
6,434 3,883 421 10,738 186, 500
£33 wl) eee 6S) os ales Se Se Ee Seaareca| a4
17,536 30,607 1,574 49,717 116,174 1,081,800
20,147 82,031 1,869 54,047 127,073 1,210,008
128,203
6 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—
MEANS OF CAPTURE.—RETURN for the year 1911, showing, under the different
and Vessels engaged in the Scottish Fishing Industry (excluding Beam and
Value of Fishing Gear.—(Contd. )
FISHING BOATS AND VESSELS (excluding
2 DISTRICTS. Area of Netting.
Drift. Seine. Other kinds. Total.
EAST COAST. Sq. Yds. Sq. Yds. Sq. Yds. Sq. Yds.
1 | Eyemouth, 3,108, C00 LJ 16,800 3,124,800
2 | Leith, . 6,000,600 96,250 360,800 6,457,680
3 Anstruther, f 14,811,600 Bs 87,760 14,899,360
4 | Montrose, 3,468,000 56,166 3,524,166
5 Stonehaven, ; 864,000 3,840 867,840
6 | Aberdeen, 423,000 Ls 423,000
7 | Peterhead, 3,426,000 a 3,426,000
8 | Fraserbu neh, 3 15,336,000 19,200 15,355,200
9°"| Bante 1: : : 6,732,000 249,760 6,981,760
10| Buckie, © . . || > 143544,000 1,478,400 | 16,022,400
11 Findhorn, 8,892,000 es 1,092,000 9,984,000
12 | Cromarty, 1,752,000 3,780 ,600 1,765,380
13 | Helmsdale, 1,160,250 39,600 1,199,850
14 | Lybster, 286,000 a 286,000
15 | Wick, 3,986,450 214,720 | 4,201,170
ned deware tP ST80i000 100,060 | 3,628,646 | $8,518,606
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, 1,542,600 1,542,600
17 | Shetland, 6,552,000 6,552,000
Orkney and Shetland Se) ith a
Totals carried down, } 8,094,600 8,094,600
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, 5,675,400 5,675,400
19 | Barra, . ; 1,795,000 oe 1,795,000
20 | Loch Broom, F 2,691,000 609,750 3,300,750
21 | Loch Carron and Sky Bie 2,044,500 at 223,200 2,267,700
22 | Fort-William, ; 599,000 — 7,200 49,920 612,120
23 Campbeltown, 601,000 440,000 95,800 1,136,800
24 | Inveraray, 407,000 302,000 24,900 783,900
25 | Rothesay, 252,000 36,000 120,000 408,000
26 | Greenock, 239,040 | 36,000 39,200 314,240
27 | Ballantrae, 630,000 44,900 280,830 955,730
West Coast Totals , a ae = =
eaca eal \ 14,889,940 916,100 1,443,600 | 17,249,640
Totals brought down.
East Coast, . 84,789,900 100,660 3,628,646 88,518,606
Orkney and Shetland, 8,094,600 ce ne 094, 600
West Coast, . 14,889,940 916,100 1,443,600 17; 949. ,640
Grand Totals for 1911, . 107,774,440 1,016, 160 5,072,246 | 113,862,846
Grand Totals for 1910, . |} 119,626,540 1,350,860 3,858, 906 124, 836,306
Increase in 1911, are an 1,213,340 sak
Decrease in 191], 11,852,100 334,700 ks 10,973,460
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 7
No. I.—continued,
Districts to which they belong, the Number, Tonnage, and Value of the Sailing Boats
Otter Traw! Vessels) ; the Number of Persons employed thereon ; and the KxtentJand
ee see ee ee Ee eee eee
Beam and Otter Trawl Vessels), PROPELLED BY SAILS OR Oars. (Contd.)
: Number of Fisher- A
Length of Lines. men and Boys. Ss
He Rasp. | uous
Great. Small. Hand. Total. d Resi- | Total.
ent, Ei
ent.
Yards. Yards. Yards, Yards,
102,000 604,800 18,200 725,000 6 325 bak
350,000 | 1,777,560| 25,160 | 2,152,720 33! 1,451] 2
620,100} 462,000 31,200 | 1,118,300 420| 1,482) 3
501,600 | 1,988,120} 21,720 | 2,511,440 814] 4
329,920 672,000 32,160 | 1,034,080 22h te 3
7,680 616,320 8,160 632,160 j yA io
489,720 | 1,895,600 50,880 | 2,436,200 69 635| 7
581,280 | 1,265,760| 99,600! 1,946,640 76| 1,458] 8
504,000 | 1,699,200 49,200 | 2,252,400 6 855] 9
1,939,200 | 1,389,600 39,240 | 3,368,040 1,223 | 10
468,000 | 1,152,000 25,920 | 1,645,920 14 $17,| 11
11,520 610,560 7,920 639,000 653 | 12
87,600} 748800] 32.040] 868,440 337 | 13
11,520 92,160 23,040 126,720 152 | 14
98,409 255,480 203,280 557,160 30°) E114} 15
6,102,540 (15,229,960 607,720 |22,000,220 | 5,550,570 C2E ET TF
38,160 66, 960 90,480 195,600 ee 967 | 16
1,335,600 | 1,314,320] 182,760 | 2,832,680 2,498 | 17
1,373,760 | 1,381,280] 273,240 | 3,028,280 . | 8,465
2,580,000 | 1,245,480 79,280 | 3,904,760 530,082 ea 4,083 | 18
206,400 67,680 33,600 7,680 339, 226 a 978 | 19
255,000 390,000 | ° 77,940 722,940 122,761 nee 1,024 | 20
396,676 14,760 67,740 614,176 155,785 Te 1,107 | 21
142,320} 58,800) 19,680| 220,800] 51,202 nd 497 | 22
144,400] 133,200] 16,320] 293,920] 159,930 ae 517 | 23
“30,000 110,880 480 141,560 115,646 digs 468 | 24
i: 61,000 4,080 65,080 23,720 A 108 | 25
20,160 147,200 16,500 183,860 19,469 wh 187 | 26
453,600 284,400 7,560 745,560 139,958 418 | 27
=o 5 ea ae | a ane a PS
4,228,556 | 2,648,400 323,180 | 7,200,136 | 1,651,779 te 9,387
6,102,540 |15,229,960 | 667,720 |22,000,2201 5,550,570] 33,633 111,096 | 621 | 11,717
1,373,760 | 1,381,280] 273,240 | 3,028,280} 905,990 10,640 | 3,465] ... | 3,465
4,228,556 | 2,648,400 | 323,180 | 7,200,136 | 1,651 9,387 9,387 |
11,704,856 |19,259,640 | 1,264,140 |32,228,636 | 8,108,339 621 | 24,569
13,241,380 |19,604,460 | 1,315,840 |34,161,680 | 8,883,134 68 25,139} 646 | 25,785
1,536,524 | 344,820| 51,700| 1,933,044 1,191] 25] 1,216
8 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—
MEANS OF CAPTURE.—RETURN for the Year 1911, showing, under the different
Vessels engaged in the Scottish Fishing Industry ; ; the Number of Persons
MOTOR
S DISTRICT. . Value of Fishing
A E Val pine
2 | Ton- SH
5 nage. of Bushand
7, Vessels. Nets. | Lines.) Buoy
Ropes.
EAST COAST. ie & 2 2
1 | Eyemouth, 33 | 1,074 31,270 9,500 135 | 2,911
2 | Leith, 6 | 242 6,000 T4400 eee 600
3 | Anstruther, 5 | 234 4,780 1,190 84 335
4 | Montrose, . Vee. 187 4,490 1,040 | 120 449
5 | Stonehaven, iS ay ae Dos ot
6 | Aberdeen, .
7 | Peterhead,. i : . ahaas Be ie, AL a wo
8 |F raserburgh, ‘ : || 222) < 470 10,200 2,660 90 | 1,000
9 | Banff, 1 : ek US 1S 3,400 BOGE Te 202
10 | Buckie, . ; : | oa fs 7,550 980 | .. 504
11 | Findhorn, . : hie eas te 3,800 1,000 60 300
12 | Cromarty, . 3 : | eoece uaa ae ae ae ee
13 | Heimsdale, ‘ : Bleed 18 400 DIO. Aes 108
14 | Lybster, : ; 5 ieae ag fac ft ae see
15 | Wick, : ; : : 3 45 960 216 10 57
ae eae: Totals eae 81 /2.947 72,850 18,856 | 499 | 6,466
own, .
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, . ; : . || 13 32 970 4 159 48
17 | Shetland, . f : ei Ae 108 3,630 268 308 12
Or kney and Shetland e ee, ay
Totals carried down, ea Sas. ra miler AE -
SSS ET! BO tes ee se Ree os, | See Ses OO Ae > ee
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, fs
19 | Barra, é 5 : 1 17 380 53 9 23
20 | Loch Broom, - . : 2 19 300 188 24 7
21 | Loch Carron and Skye e OL G4 2,105 445 58 139
22 | Fort-William, . 2 5 18 645 38 45 37
23 Campbeltown, : : ied)» 348 6,440 2,450 | 200 86
24 | Inveraray, . ; ; . || 80 279 3,900 2,001 aos 291
25 | Rothesay, . : ; sel al 61 995 165 66 33
26 | Greenock, . : : A 4 32 455 55 19 20 .
27 | Ballantrae, ; ‘ eH as 142 1,800 1,164 184 90
ie ie he ane a = 127 |1,120| 17,020] 6,559 | 605| 726
own :
Totals brought down.
East Coast, . || 81 | 2,947 72,850 18,856 | 499 | 6,466
Orkney and Shetland, . || 25 140 4,600 268 | 467 60
West Coast, ‘ : P27 ad LO 17,020 6,559 | 605 726
Grand Totals for 1911, _. ||283 | 4,207 94,470 | 25,683 |1,571 | 7,252 °|
| Grand Totals for 1910, — . ||156 | 3,051 70,999 17,453 |1,110 | 5,191 |
| a —eee SS eee
| Increase in 1911, . .{ 77 |1,156| 28,471 8,230 | 461 | 2,061 |
Decrease in 1911, i an . | Ae fe +e
of the Fishery Board for Scotland,
No. I.—continued.
Districts to which they belong, the Number, Tonnage, and Value of the Motor Fishing
employed thereon ; and the Extent and Value of Fishing Gear.
FISHING VESSELS.
Number of Fisher-
Gear. Extent of Fishing Gear. pao! __men and Beys. _ c
Crab &| moat Bush and} and | p..;_ |Non-
Lobster] y7,j10 Nets. Lines. Buoy {Lobster} 4; | Resi-/ Total.
Creels. Ropes. | Creels. ’ |dent.
£ & “ioq. Yards: - Yards. Yards.
43,816 | 2,850,000 101,800 103,780 241 5 | 246 1
8,040 432,000 ae 21,000 42 42 2
4 6,589 408,000 00,400 16,530 gti 26 9] 35 3
45 6,144 | 312,000 94,680 23,960 | 300 40 40 4
13,950 798,000 65,000 34,000 ol dl 8
4,162 192,000 x 11,920 28 28 9
9,034 336,000 ae, 22,750 42 42 | 10
3, 160 328,800 36,000 12,960 32 Soe lel
778 78,000 4,080 4 fy aliale
1,243 78,000 5,760 3,310 13 13 | 15
45 98,716 | 5,812,800 353,640 254,290 | 300 | 519 14 | 533
60 | Pe 106,920 14,680 | 400 39 Pe eel ab ll)
4,218 67,000 | 268,240 7,200 48 48 | 17
60 5,455 67,000 375, 160 21,880 | 400 87 87
465 18,000 4,200 1,560 6 G19
519 65,000 11,840 950 8 8 | 20
ta 2,747 151,000 45,884 10,580 as 36 36 | 21
46 811 12,000 22,080 4,670 | 230 1] ll | 22
ae 9,176 520,000 120,000 27,980 oie Pale! 218 | 23
sag 6,192 582,000 Sat 33,852 120 120 | 24
1,259 68,000 42,000 4,000 29 29 | 25
549 18,000 7,680 2,400 13 13 | 26
3,238 429,400 130,860 28,200 62 G2 27,
46 24,956 | 1,863,400 384,544 114,192 | 230 | 503 503
45 98,716 | 5,812,800 353,640 254,290 | 300 | 519 14 | 533
60 5,455 67,000 375,160 21,880 | 400 87 87
46 24,956 | 1,863,400 384,544 114,192 | 230 | 503 503
151 | 129,127 | 7,743,200 | 1,113,344 390,362 | 930 1109 14 |1123
94,753 | 5,250,700 743,860 264,006 ae BOE 4| 787
151 34,374 | 2,492,500 369,484 126,356 939 | 322 14 | 336 |
10 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—
MEANS OF CAPTURE.—RETURN for the Year 1911, showing, under the different
Vessels engaged in the Scottish Fishing Industry (excluding Beam and Otter
Value of Fishing Gear,
|
ae
STEAM FISHING VESSELS, SCOTTISH
: ‘ ml es o alue of Fishin ar.
7, DISTRICT. 3 & | Value Value o g Ge
Seale oa Pes
Zi a Vessels. | Nets, | Lines, Buoy
| Ropes.
EAST COAST. £ £ Eg £ =3
1 | Eyemouth, ‘ : i 168 11,270') | 1,260 87 713 14,030
| Woden hath Se 91 201] 20:200) 2000; 840) 940] 237980
| 8 | Anstruther, . : : 55 11,185} 108,560; 14,564!3,312] 4,915] 131,351
| 4 | Montrose, . 4 : 6} 143] 12,600; 2,160) 300 812 15,872
| 5 | Stonehaven, . : he a cgi ian Bee ya
6 | Aberdeen, . ; ‘ 68 12,310} 142,800; 16,200 | 6, 600 7,050 | 172,650
7 | Peterhead, . : ‘ 125 73,115] 350,000} 32,640 5, 775 | 17,788] 406,203
8 Fraserburgh. : : 52 71,889} 125,500; 15,600! 600) 3,470) 145,170
| 9 | Banff, ; . || 79 42,208} 172,800] 12,445; 660) 4,483; 190,338
10 Buckie, . || 247 [6,382] 617,500 | 71,830 | 2,520} 17,784] 709,634
11 Findhorn, . || 114 18,3889] 285,000} 34,260/1,3880) 9,120} 329,760
12 | Cromarty, 3 | by ee ag as Si es te
13 | Helmsdale, : 9] 210 12,568 | 2,480] 360 864 16,222
14 | Lybster, é ; awe Ae Hg ee As ie. ca
15 | Wick, . s 5 : 14} 315 28,700| 3,480} 180 238 33,248
East _Uoast citer | 785 120,915] 1,887 498 | 209, 569 |22,564| 68,827 | 2,188,458
carried down,
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, ; 2 3 ae se oie a vee a sce
17 | Shetland, . , : 4 106 6,300 800; 112 402 7,614
Orkney and Shetland P 7
Totals carried peae hee oe ad eee si ae
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, . ; ; 1 37 1,000 LGO4" J. 52 1,212
19 | Barra, 5 ; : -, “ae aM ee Fe Pts afi
20 | Loch Broom,
21 | Loch Sarron and Skye,.
22 | Fort. Wiliam, d :
23 Campbeltown,
24 | Inveraray, re) be ia Ree
25 | Rothesay, 2 : Ae ae a se: isis re sie
26 | Greenock, . ; ; 4 88 8,500 400} 123 192 9,215
27 | Ballantrae, : = S; if ea iat ss
West Coast Totals) 5
carried down, )
Totals brought down.
East Coast, . 785 920,915} 1,887,498 | 209,569 |22,564 | 68,827 2,188,458
Orkney and Shetland, 4 106 6,300 800] 112 402 7,614
West Coast, 5 125 9,500 560} 123 244 10,427
Grand Totals for 1911, . 794 [21,146] 1,903,298 | 210,929 |22,799| 69,473 | 2,206,499
Grand Totals for 1910, . 725 $18,757 | 1,762,686 | 188,375 |21,987 | 62,620 | 2,035,668
Increase in 1911, . : 69 [2,389] 140,612 an 812} 6,853} 170,831
Decrease in 1911, . a |
eee ase eee eee see | wee | .
| 4 i
i} ( (
ee sss SS ssi
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
No. I.-—continued.
1]
Districts to which they belong, the Number, Tonnage, and Value of the Steam
Trawl Vessels); the Number of Persons employed thereon; and the Extent and
(excluding Beam and Otter Trawl Vessels),
Number of Fishermen
Extent of Fishing Gear.
and Boys.
Bush N
Nets, Lines. | and Buoy |Resident Resident Total.
opes.
Sq. Yards.| Yards. Yards,
588,000! 69,300] 28,890} 49 49
600,600} 460,000] 35,000] 81 - 81
4,992,000 | 2,028,650} 224,000] 380 94 474
648,000} 230,400} 31,9201 54 ibe 54
4,860,000 | 3,168,000} 305,520] 614 a 614
9,769,200 | 3,300,000} 735,000} 625 250 875
4,680,000} 305,000} 224,000 310 Z 310
4,266,000} 396,000] 253,900] 548 e 548
21,657,000 | 1,008,000} 978,120} 1,651 229 | 1,880
11,248,500] 828,000! 451,440] 819 122 941
702,000] 144,000) 33,120] 36 = 36
1,148,600] 65,610} 49,840] 119 6 125
65,159,300 |12,002,990 | 3,345,750 701 | 5,987
240,000] 75,360} 17,350 36
240,000] 75,360] 17,350] 36 36
48,000 3,040 8 8
96,000} 83,000 33 "33
144,000} 88,000 41 ai |i
65,159,300 |12,002,990 | 3,345,750] 5,286 701 | 5,987
240,000} 75,360| 17,350] 36 ie 36
144,000} 83,000] 10,240] 41 41
65,543,300 |12,161,350 | 3,373,340] 5,363 701 | 6,064
59,679,000 |11,782,260 | 3,043,140] 5,047 701 | 5,748
5,864,300
| |
378,990} 330,200
DISTRICTS. o
EAST COAST.
Kyemouth. 1
Leith. 2
Anstruther. 3
Montrose. 4
Stonehaven. 5
Aberdeen. 6
Peterhead. 4
Fraserburgh. 8
Banff. 9
Buckie. 10
Findhorn. td!
Cromarty. 12
Helmsdale. 13
Lybster 14
Wieck. 15
| East Coast Totals
carried down.
Orkney and Shetiand.
Orkney 16
Shetland. Ve
Orkney and Shetland
Totals carried down.
WEST COAST.
Stornoway. 18
Barra. 19
Loch Broom. 20
Loch Carron and Skye. | 21
Fort- William. 22
Campbeltown. 23
Inveraray. 24
Rothesay. 25
Greenock. 26
Ballantrae. 27
West Coast Totals
carried down.
Totals brought down.
East Coast.
Orkney and Shetland.
West Coast.
Grand Totals for 1911.
Grand Totals for 1910.
TS
Increase in 1911.
Decrease in 1911.
—
bo
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—
MEANS OF CAPTURE.—RETURN for the Year 1911, showing, under the different
Vessels engaged in the Scottish Fishing Industry (excluding Beam and Otter
Value of Fishing Gear.—( Contd.)
STEAM FISHING VESSELS, OTHER THAN SCOTTISH
i mp \ a ‘ ishing Gear.
Z DISTRICTS. E eee) VAne ot Risting
5 y a Bush &| Total.
Z esse's. | Nets. | Lines. Buoy
Ropes.
EAST COAST. Eg £ £ £ £
1 | Eyemouth, ay : a
2 | Leith, : ; : ee. nt bab ee At by
3 | Anstruther, . : : 3 3,200 840 | 216 285 4,541
4 | Montrose, : wok = oe bed Bn:
5 | Stonehaven, . j ; ne ae He es ae nee
G-| Aberdeen, = Ys... 2 4,800 iy 200 20 5,020
7) Peterhead,’ 5, 3 6,900 780 4 417 8,101
8 Rraserburgh, es Ect > = ree he
9.) Bante,
10 Buckie,
4 Findhorn,
12 | Cromarty,
13 | Helmsdale, 2 aa cS ra :
14 | Lybster, ‘ a = eae Bs ae nee aa
BR Wick: : : : 36 79,200 | 8,640/] ... 2,664 90,504
94,100 | 10,260 | 420| 3,386] 108,166
East Coast Totals)
carried down,
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, an Bs . io Sik
17 | Shetland, 640,000 | 72,000 | 320}| 32,000 | 744,320
640,000 | 72,000 | 320] 32,000} 744,320
Orkney and Shetland
Totals carried down,
, ne
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway,
19 | Barra, :
20 | Loch Broom,
21 | Loch Carron and Sky e
22 | Fort-William,
23 | Campbeltown,
24 | Inveraray,
25 | Rothesay,
26 | Greenock,
27 | Ballantrae,
West Coast rier
carried down,
Totals brought down.
East Coast, . , 44 11,008 94,100 | 10,260 420 3,086 108,166
Orkney and Shetland, : 320 $11,200} 640,000 | 72,000 3820 | 32,000 744,320
West Coast, : ee ee
Grand Totals for 1911, . 364 [12,2081 734,100 | 82,260 | 740 | 35,3886 | 852,486
Grand Totals for 1910,. || 348 [11,714] 694,900 | 85,045 | 442 | 33,661 | 814,048
Increase in 191],
Decrease in 1911,
494
of the Fishery Board yor Scotland. 13
No. I.—continued.
Districts to which they belong, the Number, Tonnage, and Value of the Steam
Trawl Vessels); the Number of Persons employed thereon ; and the Extent and
(excluding Beam and Otter Trawl Vessels),
3 ak Numb f Fi ;
Extent of Fishing Gear, me a Re? be DISTRICTS. 5
Bush i Non.
Nets. Lines. | and Buoy [Resident Paaiions Total.
Sq. Yards.}. Yards. Yards. EAST COAST.
Eyemouth. 1
ie :¥ - me re oe Leith. 2
288,000 | 182,300 13,200 21 6 Zi Anstruther. 3
ie ate bis Ss. eid Montrose. 4
a ns oN ag en ous Stonehaven. 5
res 96,000 2,000 18 Sec 18 Aberdeen. 6
234,000 3,600 14,040 9 18 27 Peterhead. 7
+e ere a Fp ‘3 Fraserburgh. 8
Banff. 9
Buckie. 10
Findhorn. 11
Cromarty. 12
-f Helmsdale. 13
ee Sak oe Lybster. 14
2,208,000 Me 143,640 324 324 Wick. 15
3,330,000 | 231,900 | 172,880
fHast Coast Totals
\ carried down.
48 348 396
Orkney and Shetland.
anh ae one ie oe Orkney. 16
19,200,000 | 268,800 | 1,280,000 3,200 | 3,200 Shetland. 17
19,200,000 | 268,800 | 1,280,000
Orkney and Shetland
Totals carried down.
WEST COAST.
Stornoway. 18
Barra. 19
Loch Broom. 20
Loch Carron and Skye. | 21
Fort-William. 22
Campbeltown. 23
Inveraray. 24
Rothesay. 25
Greenock. 26
Ballantrae. 27
West Coast Totals
carried down.
Totals brought down.
3,330,000 | 231,900 | 172,880
19,200,000 | 268,800 | 1,280,000
48 348 396 East Coast.
3,200 8,200 Orkney and Shetland.
ss ae West Coast.
2,530,000 | 500,700 | 1,452,880
21,323,500 | 261,300 | 1,374,830
48 3,548 | 3,596 Grand Totals for-1911.
49 3,397 3,446 Grand Totals for 1910.
151 150 Increase in 1911.
1,206,500 239,400 78,050 a8
be as ae 1 ie ask Decrease in 1911.
14
MEANS OF CAPTURE,
Appendices to T'hirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—
-—RETURN for the Year 1911, showing, under the different
Vessels engaged in the Scottish Fishing Industry (excluding Beam and
and Value of Fishing Gear.—(Contd.)
DISTRICTS.
EAST COAST.
Eyemouth,
Leith,
Anstruther,
Montrose,
Stonehaven, .
Aberdeen,
Peterhead,
Fraserburgh,
Banff,
Buckie,
Findhorn,
Cromarty,
Helmedale,
East Coast Totals)
carried down,
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney,
17 | Shetland,
Orkney and Shetland \
Totals carried down, f
WEST COAST.
Stornoway,
Barra, .
Loch Broom, :
Loch Carron and Skye,.
Fort- William,
Campbeltown,
Inveraray,
Rothesay,
Greenock,
Ballantrae,
West Coast yee
carried down,
Totals brought down.
East Coast, .
Orkney and Shetland,
West Coast,
Grand Totals for 1911,
Grand Tota!s for 1910, .
Increase in 1911, .
Decrease in 1911,
|
TOTALS OF STEAM FISHING VESSELS
E Vato Value of Fishing Gear.
hed Vessels 4 Bush & foe
A al Nets, ddaines.| “Brey
Ropes.
£ £ £ £ £
7 11,270} 1,960] 987 713| 14,030
9 20,200} 2,000} 840 940] 23,980
58 111,760] 15,404|3,528| 5,200] 135,892
6 12,600} 2,160] 300 812| 15,872
“70 147,600} 16,200|6,800| 7,070] 177,670
128 356,900 | 33,4201 5,779} 18,205] 414,304
52 125,500} 15,600} 600] 3,470! 145,170
79 172,800} 12,445] 660] 4,433] 190,338
247 617,500} 71,880 | 2,520] 17,784] 709,634
114 285,000 | 34,260|1,380| 9,120] 329,760
“9 12,568! 2,430| 360| 864] 16,222
“50 107,900} 12,120} 130] 3602] 193.752
829 421,923] 1,981,598 | 219,829 |22,984] 72,213 | 2,296,624
324 111,306] 646,300! 72,800] 432] 32,402] 751,934
646,300} 72,800| 482] 32,402] 751,934
160 14,3 52 1,212
400} 123] 192] 9,215
560] 128 244| 10,427
1,923] 1,981,598 | 219,829 |22,984] 72,213 | 2,296,624
646,300| 72,800] 482] 32,402] °751,934
9500| 560] 123 244| 10,427
2,637,398 | 293,189 |23,539 | 104,859 | 3,058,985
2 457,586 | 273,420 |22,429| 96,281 | 2,849,716
179,812} 19,769|1,110] 8,578} 209,269
of the Fishery Board yor Scotland. 15
No. I.—continued.
Districts to which they belong, the Number, Tonnage, and Value of the Steam
Otter Trawl Vessels); the Number of Persons employed thereon; and the Extent
(excluding Beam and Otter Trawl Vessels).
Extent of Fishing Gear.
Bush
Number of Fishermen
and Boys.
on-
Nets. Lines. |and Buoy jResident Hol dent| /otal.
Ropes.
Sq. Yards.| Yards. Yards,
588,000| 69,300} 28,890
600,000} 460,000} 35,000
5,280,000 | 2,160,950} 237/200
648,000} 230,400] 31,920
4,860,000 | 3,264,000} 307,520
10,003,200 | 3,308,600} 7497040
4,680,000} 305,000} 224.000
4,286,000} 396,000} 253,900
2..,657,000 | 1,008,000} 978,120
11,248,500} 828,000} 451,440
702,000} 144,000} 33,120
3,956,600] 65,640} 193,480
68,489,300 |12,234,890 | 3,513,630
19,440,000] 344,160] 1,297,350
19,440,000] 344,160 | 1,297,350
96,000} 83,000 =
144,000] 83,000] — 10,240
68,489,300 |12,234,890 | 3,518,630
19,440,000} 344,160 | 1,297,350
144,000} 83,000] 10,240
88,073, 300 {12,662,050 | 4,826,220
81,002,500 |12,043,660 | 4,417,970
7,070,800} 618,390] 408,250
5,334
36
41
5,411
5,096
315
"330
3,200 | 3,236
3,200 | 3,236
8
33
1,049 | 6,383
3,200 | 3,936 |
Be 41
4,249 | 9,660
4,098 | 9,194
466
151
fe f West Coast Totals
DISTRICTS. z
EAST COAST.
Eyemouth, 1
Leith. 2
Anstruther, 3
Montrose. 4
Stonehaven. 5
Aberdeen. 6
Peterhead. 7
Fraserburgh. 8
Banff. 9
Buckie, 10
Findhorn. 11
Cromarty. 12
Helmsdale. 13
Lybster, 14
Wick. 15
East Coast Totals
carried down,
Orkney and Shetland.
Orkney. 16
Shetland, Ty
f Orkney and Shetland
( Totals carried down.
WEST COAST,
Stornoway. 18
Barra. 19
Loch Broom, 20
Loch Carron and Skye. | 21
Fort- William. 22
Campbeltown. 23
Inveraray. 24
Rothesay. 25
Greenock, 26
Ballantrae. PA
\ earried down.
Totals brought down.
East Coast.
Orkney and Shetland.
West Coast.
Grand. Totals-for 1911.
Grand Totals for 1910.
Increase in 1911.
Decrease in 1911.
16 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—
MEANS OF CAPTURE.—RETURN for the Year 1911, showing, under the different Districts
engaged in the Scottish Fishing Industry, distinguishing those propelled by Steam from
___ Fishing Gear. |
No. DISTRICTS.
EAST COAST.
Eyemouth,
Leith,
Anstruther,
Montrose,
Stonehaven,
Aberdeen,
Peterhead,
Fraserburgh,
Banff,
10 | Buekie, .
11 | Findhorn,
12 | Cromarty, :
13 | Helmsdale, .
14 | Lybster,
15 | Wick,
OCOONIM OS CO De
East Coast Totals
carried down, §
Orkney & Shetland.
16 | Orkney,
17 | Shetland,
Totalscarried down
Scottish (Propelled by Steam).
BEAM AND OTTER
Other than
(Propelled
Number.
‘Tonnage.
22,200 | 8,900
883, 950 |29,820
Orkney & ST iomt
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway,
19 | Barra,
20 | Loch Broom, :
21 | Loch Carronand &kye,
22 | Fort-William, . :
23 | Campbeltown,
24 | Inveraray,
25 | Rothesay,
26 | Greenock,
27 | Ballantrae,
West Coast Totals
carried down,
Totals brought
down.
Kast Coast,
Orkney and Shetland,
West Coast,
Grand 'lotals for 1911,
Grand Totals for 1910, |
Increase in 1911,
Decrease in 1911,
1,045
80,000
81, 045 | 150
74,165
231,100| 5541 6 1277 |19,000| 900
a'a00| at | (oo eee
913,770 |2,
30,380
2, 450
15 |659 | 47,200 | 2,100
70 ee 60
Se SOO 1: es.
Note.—The Returns relating to Scottish Trawlers are compiled according to the Creeks to
a,
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. Ti
No. I.—continwed.
to which they belong; the Number, Tonnage, and Value of the Beam and Otter T'rawl Vessels
those propelled by Sails or Oars ; the Number of Persons employed thereon ; and the Value of
TRAWL VESSELS.
Seas) Scottish (Propelled by Sails). TOTAL.
SS Se ae No.
3 é Value fe: 8 S Value 3
ee) eee te] 2
Total. 3 5 Vessels ne Total. & 5 2 Vessels. tae Total, Bee
£ £ £ £ & gS £
19,900 | 60 65 2,(/55 | 241,200 9,800} 251,000} 614] 2
e Ace 10 402 26,000 1,300 27,300 Siisi4
49,300 |135 . 228 | 12,473} 931,150] 31,920) 962,070 | 2,245) 6
ae koa 2 Z 471 29,400 980 30,380 GD|) 47
1 57 2,300 150 2,450 9] 8
10
NE
12
13
14
15
69,200 |195 . J811 | 16,158 |1,230,050 | 44,150 /1,274,200 | 3,012
16
lye
1 58 1,000 45 1,045 9} 18
20
Pal
22
23
24
25
eee eee | 16 |, 854| 78,0001 2,000| 80,000| 141} 36
48 245 |2,045| 885] 2,930 1112 | 48 245| 2,045 885} 2.930] 112] 27
48 |245 | 2,045 | 885} 2,980 |112 | 65 1,157 | 81,045; 2,980] 88,975) 262
.. B1l | 16,158 11,230,050 | 44,150 [1,274,200 | 3,012
1,157} 81,045! 2,980] 883,975] 262
0
5
48 |245 12,045] 885 | 2,980 |112 | 65
69,200 |195 | 48 1245 | 2,045] 885 | 2,980 [112 17,315 {1,311,095 | 47,080 11,358,175 | 3,974
69,940 {190 | 47 1232 | 2,290 | 1,275 | 3,565 [110 867 | 16,200 {1,289,880 | 45,555 |1,285,385 | 3.175
?
>
which they belong ; but in the case of others, according to the Creeks from which they fish.
18
ConnmerP nr
16
Ey
ee
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—
MEANS OF CAPTURE.—RETURN for the Year 1911, showing, under the different
Vessels engaged in the Scottish Fishing Industry ; the Number
DISTRICT.
EAST COAST.
Eyemouth,
Leith,
Anstruther,
Montrose,
Stonehaven,
Aberdeen,
Peterhead,
Fraserburgh,
Banff,
Buckie,
Findhorn,
Cromarty,
Helmsdale,
Lybster,
East Coast Totals
carried down,
Orkney and Shetland.
Orkney, .
Shetland, .
Or ‘Ikney and Shetland a
|
WEST COAST. |
Stornoway,
Barra,
Loch Broom.
Loch Carron and Skye, ; | =
Fort- William,
Campbeltown,
Inveraray,
Rothesay,
Greenock,
Ballantrae,
West Coast Totals )
carried down, |
Totals brought down.
East Coast,
Orkney and Shetland,
West Coast,
Grand Totals for 1911,
Grand Totals for 1910,
Increase in 1911,
Decrease in 1911,
STEAM TRAWLERS.,
OTHER STEAM
aS © o o S
‘2 e fale Value |Value of 2D a 2 &
ea (eee cue of |Fishing} Total. | 8] # | 2
5 4 or Vessels. Gear, Z, rs
= £ £
heer he otep, A" ei re. 7/ 168] 49
65] 2,755] 614] 241,200 9,800 | 251,000) 9] 201] 81
ial Cceedt sate us =. 758] 1,161] 501
10} ‘402} 81} 26,000) 1,300! 27,3008 6] 7143] 54
228 | 12.473 | 2,245] $31,150] 31,920] 963,070] 70 | 2,398] 632
7| 471) ° 63| 29,400 980] 30,380]128 | 3,181| 902
1 57 9 2,300 150} 2.450) 52} 1389] 310
b -. te "179 | 2208} 548
247 | 6,332 | 1,880
114 | 3,389] 941
9} 210] 36
50 | 1,143] 449
311 | 16,158 | 3,012 | 1,230,050 | 44,150 |1,274,2001829 | 21,923 | 6,383
& 324 | 13,306 | 3,236
Bes Bement Le tlelae 2
| me 324 | 11,806 | 3,236
1 58 9 1,000 45 37 8
i | | S i
ae anes Baal
aid ae Bea Bs ee
16| 854] - 141 |) 78, “sin an 2,000 88] 33
17} 912} 150} 79 73000 2,04 125] 41
311 | 16,158 | 3,012 | 1,230,050
912
328 | 17,070 | 3,162 | 1,809,050
320 | 15,968 | 3,065 | 1,237,540
8| 1,102
a
150 79,000} 2,045
—— —__—
D7] +0 LBLOa ono {OLB
73,425) 85
44,150 |1,274,2001829 | 21,923 | 6,383
81,045
324 | 11, "306 3, 236
5 125 4]
46,195 |1,355,24511158) 33,354 | 9,660
44,280 |1,281,820{1073| 30,471 | 9,194
piper
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 19
No. I.—continued.
Districts to which they belong, the Number, Tonnage, and Value of Steam Fishing
of Persons employed thereon ; and the Value of Fishing Gear,
FISHING VESSELS. TOTALS OF STEAM FISHING VESSELS.
Value {Value of D So Value | Value of vA
of |Fishing] Total. | % Ay ee ee ob. | Risking, |* rand
Vessels, | Gear. 3 = 1BABEN Vessels, Gear. ooh
Z Ho
2 ES £ £ £ £
11,270 | 2,760} 14,080 71 168 49) 11,270| 2760] 14,080| 1
20,200 3,780 23,980 74 2,956 695 261,400 18,580 274,980 | 2
111,760 | 24,1382] 135,892 58 1,161 501 111,760 24,132 185,892 | 3
12'600 | 3,272] 18,872 16| °545| 135| 88.600] 4,572| 43172|° 4
147,600 | 30,070] 177,670) °298| 14,871 | 2,877 | 1,078,750 | 61,990 | 1,140,740 | 6
356,900 | 57,404| 414,304] 135| 3,652!/ 965 | °386,300| 58,384 | 444.6841 7
125,500 | 19,670; 145,170 53 1,446 319 127,800 19,820 147,620 | 8
172,800 | 17,538; 190,338 79 2,208 548 172,800 17,538 190,338 | 9
617,500 | 92,134| 709,634} 2471 6,332| 1,880] 617,500| 92,134 | 709,634 | 10
285,000 | 44760! 329,760) 114| 3,389| 941] 285,000! 44,760 | 329,760 | 11
12,568 | 3,654] 16,229 9} 210 36| 12,568| 3,654] 16,292] 18
107,900 | 15,852} 123,752 50 1,143 449 107,900 15,852 123,752 | 15
1,981,598 | 315,026 | 2,296,624 1,140 | 38,081 9,395 | 38,211,648 | 359,176 | 3,570,824
at a — tae aay ae in 16
646, 300 105, 634 751,934 3824 | 11,306 3,236 646,300 105,634 751,934 | 17
646,300 | 105,634! 751,934) 324] 11,306] 3,236! 646,300 | 105,634 | 751,934
a a EE Sw STEER ES DTS SSE ESN Soe Src ee
1,000 212 95 i 2,000 257 2,257 | 18
wea 2 7 , A a 19
“A 20
és 21
a 22
- 23
8,500 715 942 174 86,500 2115 | 89,215 | 26
9,500 927 1,037 191 88,500 2,972 91,472
1,981,598 | 315,026 | 2,296,624 1,140 | 38,081 9,395 | 3,211,648 359,176 | 3,570,824
646, 300 105, 634 "751, 934 324 | 11,306 3,236 646,300 105,634 751,934
9, 500 "997 10, 427 22 1,037 191 88,500 2,972. 91,472
2,637,398 | 421,587 | 3,058,985 1,486 | 50,424 | 12,822 | 3,946,448 467,782 | 4,414,230
2. 457, 586 392, 130 2; 849, 716 1,393 | 46,489 | 12,259 | 3,695,126 436,410 | 4,131,536
179,812 pore 209, 269 93 3,985 563 251,322 31,372 282,694
20 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—
MEANS OF CAPTURE.—RETURN for the Year 1911, showing, under the different
and Sailing Boats and Vessels engaged in the Scottish Fishing Industry ; the Total
FISHING BOATS AND BEAM AND OTTER
No. DISTRICTS, f S Value.
® dp
2 3 Ss ee Oe
g Boats and} Fishing
| a = Vessels, Gear. —
EAST COAST. £ £ £
1 | Eyemouth, ; : ; 150} 2,966 57,855 31,533 89,388
2 | Leith, ; ; : . 441] 7,686] 300,770 50,082} 350,822
3 | Anstruther, : : i 5184 10,986] 176,922 84,022} 260,944
4 | Montrose, : : 376] 4,502 61,370 24,781 86,151
5 | Stonehaven, : : : 89 883 3,316 6,228 9,544
| 6 | Aberdeen, -|| 401} 15,545] 1,081,491] 65,584 | 1,147,075
7 | Peterhead, , : : 333] 5,949] 406,859 80,309 | 487,168
8 | Fraserburgh, . 5 574] 10,977] 213,293 94,276 | 307,569
9 | Banff, ; : : : 429] 7,896] 209,219 50,202} 259,421
10 | Buckie, . ; : ; 685] 19,166] 738,098; 159,302] 897,400
11 | Findhorn, 319} 8.070} 330,670| _ 87,068| 417,738
12 | Cromarty, : ; ? 168} 1,444 11,044 8,665 19, 709
13 | Helmsdale, i ; : 125 950 16,498 9,853 26, 35]
14 | Lybster, . , : ; 36 270 671 1,069 i 740
15 | Wick, ; ; E : 388] 4,307] 123,341 34,688 | 158,029
seal er gt Sree 5,032 | 101,597 | 3,731,417| 787,632 | 4,519,049
ane
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, . 369] 2,178 8,115| 7,831| 15,946
17 | Shetland, . : : ‘ 924] 18,667] 691,897] 145,337] 837,234
Orkney and Shetland Totals ; my nae
as i 1,293] 20,845] 700,012] 183,168] 853,180
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, ‘ ; ; 590} 4,681 24,357 23,932 48,289
19.5} <Barra;| 3. : : ' 302} 1,801 6,879 8,799 15,678
20 | Loch Broom, ; 360} 1,451 8,353 13,165 21,518
21 | Loch Carron and ‘Sky e, ; 478} 1,570 6,658 9,379 16,037
22 | Fort-William, . 2 : 250 662 2,887 3,017 5,904
23 | Campheltown, . 318] 1,312] 12,334 8037] 20,371
24 | Inveraray, : : ‘ 2457 1,239 10,488 6,157 16,645
25 | Rothesay, ; 113] 296 2,079 1,542 3,621
26 | Greenock, : ; : 209 1,391 88,508 4,128 92, 636
27 | Ballantrae, : : ' 353 1,085 7, 904 7,255 15, 159
West Coast Totals aon 3,218] 15,488] 170,447 85,411} 255,858
down,
Totals brought down.
East Coast, ; : 5,032 | 101,597 | 3,731,417 | 787,632 | 4,519,049
Orkney and Shetland, - . 1,293 700,012 153,168 | 853,180
West Coast, : ; ; 3,218 170,447 | 85,411} 255,858
Grand Totals for 1911, . ; 9,548 | 137,930 | 4,601,876 | 1,026,211 | 5,628,087
Grand Totals for 1910, . ; 9,724 | 189,701 | 4,409,027 | 1,030,830 | 5,439,857
Increase in 1911, ; : oe ds 192, 849 a 188,230
Decrease in 1911, ; : 1815 “15771 et 4,619 as
a ee pm
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 21
No. I.—continued.
Districts to which they belong, the Total Number, Tonnage, and Value of the Steam, Motor,
Number of Persons employed thereon ; and the Total Extent and Value of Fishing Gear.
TRAWL VESSELS (Propelled by Steam, Motor, Sails, or Oars).
27,601,600] 5,972,820
19,257,040] 9,443,891
3,588 3,200 6,788 || Orkney and Shetland.
10,184 9; 10,193 || West Coast.
209,679,346 | 59,328,951
211,089,506 | 60,514,310
33,783} 4,893| 38,626 || Grand Totals for 1911.
34,197 4,744 | 38,941 || Grand Totals for 1910.
78,668
ve ee 25 $25 149 adi Increase in 1911.
1,410,160 1,185,359 oes 464 fe 315 || Decrease in 1911.
Numb f Fish
ee eer and Hae DISTRICTS, No.
Area of (including and | _
Nets. Buoy Bones Lobster mane
= ta | Creels, [Resident Pesideut Total.
—— —-_|— I ——_ —_— — |} - —————_—- fier
Sq. Yds. Yards. No. EAST COAST.
6,562,800 1,258,910} 2,990 | 612 El 623 || Eyemouth. 1
7,489,680 3,088,720] 6,835] 2,188 1 2,188 || Leith. 2
20,587,360 4,288,748] 4,320] 1,439 529; 1,968 |} Anstruther. 3 |
4,484,166 8,223,460 4,950 989 Ss 989 || Montrose. 4
867,840 1,227,090] 1,940 227 ues 227 || Stonehaven. 5
5, 283, 000 4,285,070 350} 3,098 be 3,098 || Aberdeen. 6
13,429,200 6,741,640 §70] 1,263 337 | 1,600 |) Peterhead. 7
20, 833,200 3,448,640} 3,310] 1,752 76| 1,828 |) Fraserburgh. 8
11,439,760 3,422,492] 1,153] 1,425 6; 1,481 |) Banff. 9
38,015,400 6,358,630 415} 2,916 229) 3,145 || Buckie. 10
21,561,300 3,343, 680 240} 1,654 136} 1,790 || Findhorn. 11
1,765,380 795,840 365 653 Ae 653 || Cromarty. L2ee |
1,979,850 1,178,830 780 377 ea) 377 || Helmsdale. 13
286,000 140,970 150 152 seh 152 || Lybster. 14
8,235,770 1,109,520] 5,765] 1,216 360} 1,576 || Wick. 15
~ = i ay East Coast Ware
162,820,706} 48,912,240] 33,9383] 19,961 1,684 | 21,645 | Bae re a ESL
Orkney and Shetland.
1,542,600 536,790} 10,800] 1,006 a 1,006 || Orkney. 16
26,059,000 5,436,030 240] 2,582} 3,200} 5,782 || Shetland. 17
= iS - eee = Orkney and Shetland
27,601,600 5,972,820] 11,040] 3,588] 3,200] 6,788 | Mal aleisannod down.
WEST COAST.
5,723,400 9] 4,100 || Stornoway. 18
1,813,000 984 || Barra, 19
3,365,750 1,082 |; Loch Broom, 20
2,418,700 1,148 || Loch Carron and Skye. 2)
624,120 508 || Fort-William. 22
1,656,800 735 || Campbeltown. 23
1,365,900 588 || Inveraray. 24
476,000 137 || Rothesay. 25. |
428,240 374 || Greenock. 26
1,385,130 592 || Ballantrae. 27
: he West Coast Totals
19,257,040 9} 10,193 | Be ar ae
Totals brought down,
162,820,706} 43,912,240 19,961 1,684 | 21,645 || East Coast.
bo
ho
Grand Totals for District .
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—
RETURN giving Particulars regarding the State of the Fisheries at each
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek.
5 PA
z2/2 |#3
| ist Class ok Red ae|s é| Sa
including Steam 3 Se j= aE
Station or Creek. ( Trawlers). Class. Class. s& Bales
i 5s Increase | Decrease | 52 | 20 | £5
Total. on from a5 5 S E
fe icet | 30t045 | 18 to 30 | Under 1s 1910, 1910. 18 E ps
upw ana feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel. | z
Eyemouth District. No.| Ton. | No.| Ton.| No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | N al Ton. |No. | Ton. | No.| Ton. | No. | No. | No.
North Shields (North- |110 | 43,712) . é 10 C203 BAB | Sxeeieile es 103 | 6 jb |e ezeas é
umberland)
Cullercoats HESS ; ; A A 54} 184 OF tO9) eek ose ais ‘
Blyth £3 8 | 1676; 1 20703 Weal se 4 IPA 7B TA ati
Newbiggin . 9| 354 Baie 137, : 63 | 491 3
Cresswell AS . 5 1 Ql s2 PA |) 33 A ;:
Hauxley os : 4 L2n eG 17 |} 10 99) 1 3 3
Amble ee : 4 Liar : 4 11
Alnmouth 5 i 4 Sh pe 83 (OO ie ce ay) d :
Boulmer ss ‘ ‘ : - 14 3B9")> 2 5 16 44 A
Craster i 1 19 4 97 | 18 AS ee, 23 159 Bs
Newton se A 1l PAREN Ck 14 | 18 Bele 5
Beadnell AN 4 123 2 58 |} 20 62 1 Dead 245 5
North Sunderland ,, Sulpeand 20 55} 1 PaAle2O | ood |e A7alees
Holy Island 7 i 43 13 Donate 14 Sim. A
Spittal as 1 47 F 8 35 1 3 10 85 - PAL .
Berwick % 4| 189 i2| 47/3] 7/19] 248
English Stations—Totals .
Burnmouth (Berwickshire) | 10 | 289 | 4 22 | 24 60 | 10 10 | 48; 381] . : | 5 20 : 111
Eyemouth i ; 70 | 1,932) 2 é ; 45 2; 397 5
St, Abbs ”
—_— | | | |) | |) |] F ——-- | ———_ | | | | | | |
89 | 2,756 | 10 58 | 41 | 142 | 10 10 |150 | 2,966} 2 Bata 74 2] 612 lL
Scottish Stations—Totals .
146 | 5,440] 7 | 175 1250] 770 | 34 72 |437 | 6,457) 9); 811} 55) 248 15 {1,817
English Stations—Totals .
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
t Includes 79 steam trawlers, of an aggregate tonnage of 2,882 tons
t Steam trawlers.
No. IL.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
Fishing Creek or Station on the Scottish Coasts during the Year 1911.
23
a
S "1
3
see Quantity and | Value
Methods | Fosition of Valueof of Principal | ‘o
of Fishing ae Fish Landed Shell Kinds of Fish & General Remarks,
Pursued. ple 2 (excluding Fish Landed. FI
; Shell Fish), Taken. o |
% |
S
Zi
|
Owts. £ £
|
Trawl and | The North ; Herrings, had- | 23 | Large decrease in herrings. Very few cured |
drift nets Sea. docks, cod, for export. Over 5,000 crans landed by |
and lines. plaice, and trawlers. Considerable trade in trawled
lemon soles. fish.
Lines and | Inshore. : . ° Haddocks and | . | Increase in line and crab fishing. Most of the |
creels. codlings. men engage in the trout and salmon fishing. |
Drift nets, | 3 to 40 miles ; Herrings, had- | 18 | Large decrease in herrings. Catch, 23,141 |
lines,and | E.and N.E. docks, cod, crans. Good harbour accommodation.
creels. of port. and plaice. Trawling company to begin operations |
shortly. Only a few line boats at work. |
Increase in coal export. ae |
5 1 to 25 miles ° Codlings, had- | . | Only four crews prosecuted herring fishing at |
off. docks, and neighbouring ports. Increase in line |
| crabs. fishing. Average crab fishing.
Lines and | Inshore. : Codlings and Fisheries of little importance.
creels. crabs. |
” ” 3 ° ” C ” ” ” |
” ” . ° ” ” ” ”
” ”» - 7 ” ” 9” ”
” ” : Be . | Line and crab fishing about the average.
Nets, lines, | 1 to 20 miles ‘ ; Herrings, cod-| 3 | Slight decrease in herrings. Average line and |
and creels. off. lings, and crab fishing. Harbour not yet completed. |
crabs. |
Lines and | 1 to 5 miles ‘ OCodlings and Line and crab fishing below average. |
creels. off. crabs.
Nets, lines, | 1 to 35 miles : - : Herrings, cod- | 3 | On the down grade asa curing station. Line |
and creels. off. lings, had- and crab fishing above the average. Good
docks, and crab station.
crabs.
o oa : : } Pe 9 | Large decrease in herrings. Catch, 12,415
crans. Popularity of port adversely |
affected by Blyth and Berwick. _ Increase |
in line fishing. Average crab fishing. |
” ” : é : 5 . | Slight increase in line and crab fishing.
” ” . : i x 4 Herring fishing a record one. Catch, 29,443 |
crans. Landing accommodation inadequate |
for the large number of boats frequenting |
” »” . : c $5 9 port. Line and crab fishing about the |
SS So ee average. |
< : F 69
Nets, lines,| 1 to 5, and 8,325 4,135 1,362 | Herrings, had- | 1 | Ten crews prosecuted the home herring fish- |
andcreels.| from 12 to docks, cod- ing; two crews at English fishing. | Two |
40 miles off. lings, and boats fitted up with motor engines. Line
crabs. and crab fishing about the average. |
+S oa 134,795 | 84,204 9 33 23 | Winter herring fishing a partial failure. Con- |
siderable decrense in summer fishing. |
English fishing successful. Large increase |
in line fishing. A large new motor boat |
added to fleet. Total motor boats now 27. |
> 7 441 168 829 | Codlings and{| . | Fishermen prosecute English, Irish, and home |
crabs. herring fishings. Line and crab fishing |
about theaverage. Three boats fitted with
ae — motors.
143,561 | 38,502 2,200 24
(Saeer ewes. | SSS Serra — |
69 |
93
SS SS See ees | ee SS EE eee ecereraneee come ee re | we cnn eee eS SS OS EEE SES SY
24 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek.
= na
n o p>
@a{f, ee
aces 2nd srd Ag\|esisc
a A t PSs} —_ oe
Station or Creek, se eset Ral ao Class. Class. a = = 3 2 q
$$ Increase | Decrease | 52 | 23] £2 |}
Total, on from ate 22 5 5
fo feet | 30 t045 | 18 to 30 | Under 18 1910. 1910. | 28 Se
3 upwards. feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel. =) im
Leith District. No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No. | No. | No.
Cove (Berwickshire) Mee 34 | 14 Dil bee : : : 15 Wel). : 2 32 5 20 :
| Dunbar (Haddingtonshire) | 3 79} 1 in |p BY (Olws : 26 | 160] . - 3 11 : 125 5
North Berwick Ax A - : : 7 15 1 2 8 ie 2 6 15 -
Port Seton and Cockenzie | 70 | 2,366/ 30 | 287] 30] 140] . SSO 2.793517 - 3 | 189 : 599 :
(Haddingtonshire)
Prestonpans A 2 91 1 6} 2 tel tt) 99} 1 2 : 20 iS
Fisherrow (Midlothian) .| 16; 512{|19] 212] 7 Soni 5 ga ier a2 0 ae : 3 74 : 243 B
; Leith An 16 295) hs 5 : : 1 1 7 Pa Wee : 2 19 2 57 4
Newhaven _,, ; $2 | %o4]45.) 30147] aged el. 91° “bikes sei 5
(
Granton an 15 12,200 os ; . , 4 5 57 |2,290] . 2 1 57 : 596 3
|
|
| Bo'ness (Linlithgowshire) .| 4| 117] 5] 108] .] . | 1] 1/10] 226] . 1 | eee 20) .
{
|
| Alloa (Clackmananshire) .| 2 B2 | 414) 4 225 |. - 3 7|16| 314 1 33 30 ‘
| Kincardine (Fifeshire) .| 2| 39/ 4| o9|.| . |.17. | 6] 108]. ee 25 | .
Limekilns - allure ; c 5 A A 4 6) 4 6 s A = 6 x
| Inverkeithing _,, cals A ; ; . 2 5-2 5 2 : 45 :
| Aberdour . gant a Sheet Be) oo aa al teeta a Oe pecs tite
| Burntisland + [bis stg are “ - ; 4 6| 4 6 1 7 . 15
| Kinghorn 6 el bake : . ‘ é : 10 11 | 10 Ty “ : 1 - 20 :
Kirkcaldy An Salle ; a Nr int 24 115 13 | 26 37 5 8]. “ - 40 .
Dysart and Wemyss ,, olers : eT? Oe Z . 17 eR ies Wf Lyd [ets ; ‘ ‘ 30 ‘
Totals: . |163 | 5,905 | 84 949 |112 453 | 76 102 |435 | 7,409} 8 20 | 21 463 2,188
Sen SE ee EEE EE Ge ESE Se ee ee EE CS oo
| Anstruther District.
Buckhaven . ; ono 716; 1 20 | 22 74 | 16 23 | 64 833 | 2 - “ 7 16 80 10
Methiland Leven .- .| . ; ; ; 2 B 1 Pie On ee “ : ; ‘ 2 .
* Persons from inland centres temporar:ly engaged in fishing.
t Includes 6 steam trawlers, of an aggregate tonnage of 295 tons.
t be 53 ” 9 ” 9 9 ”
No. II.—continued,
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
25
Quantity and
Methods Peon by Value of
of Fishing Fishic Fish Landed
Pursued. eran ce (excluding
| Cwts.
Crabcreels.| 1 to 10 miles 341.
offshore.
Nets, lines, ae 5,991
and creels.
Lines and “5 769
creels.
Nets, lines, | Firth of Forth| 15,370
and dredges.| and off May
Island
Lines. 1 to 5 miles 200
offshore.
Lines and a 1,209
nets.
Mussel Foreshores.
dredges.
Trawl, drift,| - Trawling, 15,569
seine, and princi-
other nets, pally 10
also lines. to 150
miles off
Ma
Island,
Otter also off 380,318
trawls. the Ork-
neysand
Shet-
lands.
Netsand
lines in
Firth of
Forth.
Bag-nets. |Upperreaches| 1,799
of Firth of
Forth.
” ” 1,903
” ” 3,221
Lines. Foreshores. 87
Gathering BA : 9
whelks.
Nets. <5 269
Lines and fe 421
nets.
” ” 735
” ” 1,014
607
Shell Fish).
342
10,058
5,610
185,318
374
373
360
429,832 | 208,218
Nets and |Firthof Forth) 4,617
lines.
Lines and | Along the 147
creels. shore.
2,217
70
Value
of
Shell
Fish
Taken.
313
1,487
284
162
147
tal
23 | Herrings
SO
Principal
Kinds of Fish
Landed.
Crabs.
Crabs, haddocks,
and codlings.
Haddocks and.
erabs.
Haddocks, cod-
lings, plaice,
and clams.
Codlings.
”
Mussels.
Herrings, sprats,
and codlings
Haddocks, cod-
lings, soles,
plaice, etc.
Codlings and
sprats.
Sprats, spar-
lings, and eels.
Sprats.
Codlings.
Whelks.
Herrings.
Codlings.
Codlings
herrings.
Herrings.
Codlings
flounders.
and
and
and
haddocks.
18 | Codlings and
plaice.
No. of Curing Stations.
1
General Remarks.
Crab fishing principal industry. Results about
same as in previous year.
The industry appears to be declining here.
Crabs are the mainstay, and showed an
increase.
Very little change. Fishing not prosperous.
These villages have a very industrious popula-
tion of fishermen who follow the herring
fishings at the principal Scottish and
English centres with much success, and
from these their chief income is derived.
The home fishings, which are not of much
importance comparatively, gave this year
an increase in all the principal kinds of fish.
Fishings unimportant.
The home fishings are not productive. The
principal income is derived from herring
fishing at the Scottish and English centres.
The local fisheries appear to be declining.
4 | Small quantities of mussels and clams are
1
°
landed here as a convenient place for dis-
tribution. Fishing generally gave poor
results; as compared with the preceding
year there was a decrease in the income of
nearly £2,000. Sprats were the only item
that showed an increase.
landed their catches, about two-thirds of
which were carted to and sold at Newhaven,
the remainder being usually railed direct
to Glasgow. The trawling industry was
generally successful ; the aggregate catch
and value were the largest on record, ex-
ceeding the preceding year’s returns by
52,269 cwts. and £14,564, the increase
being principally in haddocks and codlings.
|
pat Granton about 74 trawl vessels regularly
)
Bag-net fishing is almost the only method
carried on at these villages, and the fish
principally obtained are sprats, sparlings, |
andcodlings. The sprat fishing gave much
better results this year than last, but on
the whole the year’s gross earnings show !
very little improvement.
\
|
»
|
)
Fisheries unimportant.
” ”
Slight increase in the quantity of white fish
landed. The shell fisheries show a falling off. |
Catch about the same as in previous year.
Very little fishing carried on.
|
|
26 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek. a
2 5 sl aaa
Sg |B .] 5M
ei Class ond 3rd aecis2 | som
e . t nO re i
Station or Creek. Sg rac age Class. Class. S E ra ale z
Increase | Decrease| $2] 423 | 6 2
Total. on from aS Sa s = |
ane | 80t0 45 | 18to 30 | Under 18 1910. AN
upwards. feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel. a Gq
Anstruther District—contd. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.! Ton. | No.! Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No. | No. | No.
Largo . ‘ : sale cd 4 i 10 30 | 6 11 | 16 41} 1 2 h ° r 36 5
Elie and Earlsferry . ale 4 : : 3 nal a4 3| 5 15} . : 2 6 . 6 .
St. Monans . ; . 1102 | 4,128) 14] 154] 6] 26] 2 2 |124 | 4,310] 6| 226] . ie 397 | 214
}
ei.
Pittenweem . : -| 47 11,626} 1 5| 29] 123] 2 2| 79 11,756] . | | i } 251} 989
Anstruther and Cellardyke | 99 | 3,127| 11; 112] 8 | cone, 11 |125 | 3,267) 3 | A 97 | 2{| 486 | 214
|
| |
| | | | |
| | | |
Orail . : slam Movehe eZ Bosl-Be |: BS 4 dod ea | ees | | 3 13 | 64 |
| | ee |
Kingsbarns . : eR : : See Conia 3 b| 8 5 | : | i ie
| H if
St. Andrews . BhwAR Ohh Bla BBN) aes es) escolar at 1] a) aS ee
| | ag i Soe eal | |
| |
| River Eden . A et} 5 | | | | : | ir de .
|
|Tayport . ewe | we fe |e fae] 6) 8) 5] ae) at; 2] 8). Bes oes
| Rewburee ; : ial . {13} 230) . |. ‘ Jo 4134) F 239 ‘| 19 Ve ae” ee
| |} | = -| —— | — — | |. | | |_| — | — , |__| —_|——_
| Totals . . 1278 | 3,774 | 51 | 631 (135 | 478] 51] 77 1515 110,960] 14 | 231] 1 | 149 | 251,439} 529
Dee GSS DS SSS Geo Cee CREEL ESS oR Ge OO EE See GIGS RG SEES SSS ese
| Montrose District.
:
| Dundee (Forfarshire), .|t10 | 365] 8] 148] . ‘ s SASS PRIS I, ‘ a) Manos 97 | 4
| | } -2-° |
Broughty Ferry _,, dh 2 lee 62 Adis) 119°) 18). ok alaagh, . $19) 427) Page ieee 2d) OO Wee 100).
|
| | | | |
|
Westhaven . ak all’ cael at | el 4 Bile | 8") mee it lam 6
: | | |
Easthaven < 2 | 1 Ol aie ra Ep ee: 13 , ; 6].
| Arbroath 53 .| 171 668 | 24 | 317 | 32] 101] 1 2| 74 11,088 | . : 2 oT pale 180 | .
|
|
Auchmithie a 1 aT aye e110 Baas 7) 06) 78 Ra, : : . mi .
Usan 9 : ec 5 3 1 Zale, ep 06 Qin ‘ 1 1 : 10 .
Ferryden # 27| 940/18] 196] 2 4/18] 23 | 65 /1,163| . ‘ 4) “SSE 234] .
Montrose "9 {5 | 148] . 7 §7 14 Ak P 12 |) ten 2 a < 59 .
am |
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing
t Includes 9 steam trawlers, of an aggregate tonnage of 355 tons.
+ 4°
+ Ll
|
Mussel boats.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 27
No. I1.—continued.
n
s
S
Sis Quantity and Value a
Methods Ss - Value of of Principal s
of Fishing Pishine Fish Landed | Shell | Kinds of Fish | §
Pursued. Gren ei (excluding Fish Landed, 5
: Shell Fish). Taken. o
ra)
Sy
Z
Cwts. | £ £
Nets and (|FirthofForth.} 3,186 {| 1,728 5 | Codlings, had-
lines. docks, and
plaice.
i PP 201 88 9 | Herrings, cod-
lings, and
plaice.
= Firth of Forth} 18,584 5,149 29 | Herrings, cod, | 7
to 240 miles and codlings.
E. and
E.S.E. of |
May age
P 14,312 | 5,017 2| Herrings, cod-| 2
lings, and
| haddocks.
| | |
Nets, lines, r | 60,992 | 14,745 197 | Herrings, cod, | 27
and creels and codlings. |
| | |
| |
H H
a Along the | 3,985 1,304 1,985 | Herrings, cod-
coast to 10 | lings, lobsters,
. miles off. and crabs.
Creels. Along the Paik 11 449 | Crabs and lob-
coast. sters.
Nets and | St. Andrews | 4,238 | 2,157 7 | Plaice, codlings, |
lines, Bay to Bell haddocks, and |
Rock. dabs.
Mussel- River Eden. , ; 640 | Mussels. |
gathering.
Mussel- Estuary of 26 20 83 | Mussels and
dredging. | Tay. ~ whelks.
Bag nets. | River Tay. 199 309 é Sparlings and| .
————— ——| flounders. —
110,508 | 32,815 3,447 36
SS GPELEsraes Serretse SS Ge ERE Sees ce es
(1) Trawling ee 5 a 80 miles} 76,514 | 33,616 P Haddocks, cod- | 1
lings, whitings,
(2) Bag nets Oi River Tay. flat-fish,sprats,
and herrings.
Nets and | Tay, St. An-| 1,534] 927 1,240 | Plaice, dabs, |
lines, drews and herrings, |
Carnoustie mussels, and |
Bays. periwinkles. |
Lines and | Along coast. 168 53 22 | Codlings, dabs,
creels. crabs, and
periwinkles.
fe Af 197 63 103 | Codlings, crabs,
and lobsters.
Nets, lines,| 1 to 70 miles | 23,070 | 8,920 426 | Herrings, had- | 1
andcreels.| off. docks, codlings,
crabs, and lob-
sters.
1,479 788 297 | Codlings, had- | .
Lines and |} Along coast.
creels, docks, crabs,
and lobsters.
pes “ 414 187 99 5p
(1) Nets and | (1) 1 to 70 F F 492 | Mussels and
lines. miles off. periwinkles.
(2) Mussel- | (2) South White fish
dredging.| Esk. landed at
Montrose.
(1)Trawling.| (1) 4 to 50
(2) Mussel- miles off.
dredging. | (2)South Esk.
docks, cod-
lings, flat-fish,
and mussels.
|
. General Remarks.
Falling-off in catch. Haddocks show a con-
siderable decrease.
Increase in landings. Fisheries unimportant.
Considerable increase in quantity of white
fish landed, but very little difference in
value. The winter herring fishing was
more successful.
Increase in catch, but falling-off in value. The
winter herring fishing yielded a larger
catch, but, owing to low prices, the value
was less. Small-line fishing showed an
improvement.
Considerable falling-off both in catch and
value, referable chiefly to the summer
herring fishing. | Compared with the pre-
vious year, the winter herring fishing
showed an increased catch, but very little
difference in value.
Increased catch of herrings and lobsters, but
a falling-off in the quantity of cod and
codlings landed.
Slight falling-off in catch.
Decrease in catch, principally in cod and cod-
lings caught by means of nets.
Falling-off.
Increase in quantity of mussels landed.
Falling-off in catch. Fishing is gradually
declining.
Decrease in returns of fish landed by trawlers.
The bag-net fishing was the most success-
ful since the year 1903.
| Increase in herrings and plaice; decrease in
round fish. Value of shell-fish very similar
to that of previous year.
VOrmpertant Fshermen chiefly employed
il in salmon and lobster and crab fishings.
Considerable improvement in herring fishing,
also slight increase in returns of line fish.
No material change in value of shell fish.
Improvement in line fishing. Slight falling-
off in lobsters.
Little change in total catch and value.
Marked increase in mussels. A number of the
fishermen were engaged in dredging
mussels for their own use and also for
despatch to other ports.
49,195 | 17,160 738 | Herrings, had- | 2 | Improvement in line and net fishings. No
material change in total quantity and
value of trawl fish. Decrease in mussels.
28 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek.
|
is |
25/6 (88)
eacleBina eae 2nd ard a3 2s 33 |
= ~ na ;
Station or Creek, Trawitt. Class. Class. ig = aie g : ;
Increase | Decrease | 62 | EY | £8
x Total. on from z G ga 2 E .
feet. | 30 t0.45 | 18 t030 | Under 18 1910. 1910. | 3 Ss |* a]
upwards. feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel. = :
Montrose District—contd. | No.| Ton.|No.} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.|} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton.| No. | No. | No. |
Milton (Kincardineshire) .| . : z 3 1 aie Sie hy He: 3 : : ‘ 5 -
| Johnshaven a a 16s f95) 1S 21 | 30} 115 | 17 29°} 56.) 360 | « : 1 27 3 75 :
' Gourdon ss ~| 13] 475 | 26 | 258;33 | 106} 1 Zw), (Beha. : 5 60 : 193 .
Totals. . | 81 | 2,900 | 90 | 1,059 |136 | 427 | 69} 116 (376 | 4,502] 2 38 | 20 | 337 - 989 :
Stonehaven District
Shieldhill (Kincardineshire) | . ° - 1 De baie Blt oe : - . = 6 F
Catterline 5 «| hee ‘ 2 13 3 5 | 12 20 | 17 38 | - ; : 4 : 27 .
Crawton = stlhite ? : : 1h MeO SiG 105). ‘ ‘ : : 8 3
Stonehaven An SON OLS) B88 (210M GL 82 |.o8q°<911) | G2 )) 764 1. 5 1 38 - 170 :
Cowie * ail de)? 220.4 tanh 2 ete Bek | oes ae Gee : Cy ee
Skateraw _ = ie | PAWN ; 2 Batane Sihola 36}. : A : - *f .
Totals. -| 17} 559 | 20 | 223 | 20 53 | 32 48 | 89} 383) 1 4 1 42 - 227 :
| Aberdeen District.
Downies (Kincardineshire) | . - 5 : 5 23] . - 5 23) . = : ° . 18 -
| Portlethen 55 2 554] 4 29) 5 1a nS 11} 16}; 109] - * 1 8 . 26 °
| Cove a ‘ 2 : ! 7 124) 2° a oe) oe ‘ . ; 21 j
_ Aberdeen (Aberdeenshire) . |t289)14,450) 5 60 | 32 | 115 | 28 31 |354 |14,656) 7 | : . - | 3,033 .
re
| |
| Be
bee |
at Ll
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Totals . . (291 (14,505 9| 89/49] 164 fae] 44 |3e4 (14,802 7| 950} 1/ 8 | - [3,003] . |
Peterhead District.
‘ee ga (Aberdeenshire) | . : : : 1 Bul ja: 22 fe ie - : : . 4} s
f Collieston se 2 P : : 3 8} 5 8! 8 16>). ale - - 15 .
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
+ Includes 213 steam trawlers, of an aggregate tonnage of 11,814 tons.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 29
No. I1.—continued,
na
§
3S
5 Quantity and Value n
Methods oe ia Value of of Principal Ep
of Fishing Fishin, Fish Landed Shell Kinds of Fish | 3 General Remarks.
Pursued. G0 hae (excluding Fish Landed. 5
mere; Shell Fish.) | Taken. S)
S
S
Z
Cwts. & £
Lines and | Along coast. 144 79 52 | Codlings, crabs, | . | Unimportant.
creels. and lobsters.
Nets, lines, | 1 to 50 miles 4,605 1,540 321 | Codlings, had- | 3 | Decrease in shell fish returns.
and creels.| off. docks, _herr-
ings, crabs, and
lobsters.
~* + 10,730 4,669 1,046 | Haddocks, cod- | 2 | Total value of white fish about the same as
lings,herrings, last year. Decrease in number but increase
whitings, and of £200 in value of crabs landed.
crabs.
168,050 | 67,902 | 4,836 9
2S SS eee EROS Ee eee SEE eee RIT ee GSR SO EE ee BESEIATAD wes eS ee
Lines and | 1 to 4 miles 70 30 254 | Codlings andj} - | Line fishing of little account. Slight increase
creels, offshore. crabs. in crabs. |
1to10miles } 1,874 692 790 | Codlings, had- | . | Decrease in catch of codlings and haddocks.
off shore. tears and Increase in value of shell fish.
crabs.
a. 1to5 miles 132 44 145 | Codlings and] . | Decrease from previous year’s returns.
offshore. crabs.
Drift nets, | 1 to 95 miles | 22,315 7,861 83 | Herrings, cod, | 4 | Slight decrease in catch of herrings and shell
greatand| S.E. haddocks, fish. Increase in white fish, especially
small lines whitings, and haddocks and codlings.
and creels. crabs.
Lines and | 1 to 10 miles 196 88 23 | Codlings andj 1 Results similar to last year’s.
creels, offshore. crabs.
4 Ae 580 182 39 | Haddocks, whit-} . | Increase in haddocks and whitings Decrease
ings, and crabs. in shell-fish.
25,167 | 8,877 1,334 5
St Se ESSE SSS eS coer ee SSS Ee, feces OES Ce SE) SS SE CE ES a es
Lines and} 1tol0miles | 1,922 748 24 | Codlings, had- | . | Increase in quantity and value of white fish
creels. offshore. docks, whit- Ianded, but decrease in shell fish.
Iniesis and
crabs.
” ” 2,286 903 56 ” ” ” ” ”
55 ‘a 218 101 113 sodluigs and | . op . op ”
crabs.
Otter trawl,| Off Shetland, |2237526 |1061721 20 | Cod, haddocks, Herring fishing shows decrease in catch and
drift her- | Orkney, ling, herrings, es value. Increase in quantity of trawl fish
ring nets,| Nort h- saithe, whit- [-3 eS landed, but decrease in value. Slight im-
great and | western ings, halibut, | o provement in the catch and value of
smalllines.| grounds, lemon soles, |* 3 steam line fishing. Small line fishing
St. Kilda, plaice, and|..5 similar to the preceding year.
Flannan skate. S°
Islands, “a
BarraHead, 3 ey
West Coast oO
of Ireland, =a
Faroe, and. oo
Iceland, In ee
the North a2
Sea, in ze
latitudes 55° m5
to 61°. ————|—— ———— —
2241952 |1063473 213 184
SS a ee TSS ae EE eee ee ees Eo Se ee ee seeces cerres
Lines 1 to 3 miles 24 (i | 17 | Codlings and} . | Unimportant as a fishing creek.
off. mussels.
s 1 to 6 miles 951 517 3 | Codlings, had-| . | Little or no change in the year’s landings.
off. docks, and
\ flounders,
30
1st Class ;
: : 2nd ord
1
Station or Creek. Grape nenee oh a Class. Class.
Increase | Decrease
Total. on from
4 rect | 80to045 | 18030 | Under 18 1910. 1910.
upwards. feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel.
Peterhead District— No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton.
continued.
Oldcastle (Aberdeenshire) . 5 4 1 oa ‘ 1 A) . 5
| Whinnyfold < 198 . 6 141) 5 WPA ly |) Para 1 : :
Port-Erroll $5 3 LOT) 22 AAO 8 | 16 PAsy |) PA) 165 | 3 Lele 5
Bullers O’Buchan ,, : ‘ c 1 5 1 Dales ‘
| Boddam BS 12 415 9 At 7 20 | 13 19 | 41 625 2 2
Peterhead : +153) 4,454| 2| 20| 22] 78/29] 42 \206 | 4,591| 10} 122
| Buchanhaven “3 4 159} 2 28 | 10 33 | 10 T3526) | a3 4 | 120
| Rattray a6 4 6| 4 6 . 2
|
| pesca ett ama bean Bb WE fe tet deh yoke WA
Totals: i. . {177 | 5,336 | 15 | 241 |.55 | Lo | 83'| 127 1830 15,879.) 17 | 127 | 4 7 128
POR ke ny |
| Fraserburgh District.
{
| St. Combs (Aberdeenshire) | 44 | 1,738 | . 62 | 92 1106 |1,830} 3] 116 ;
' Charlestown WAL : ‘ - 5 10| 5 101). 1 3
| Inverallochy - 23 835 ; 53 Sia Gul) wO221) S 2a kA On eee
| Cairnbulg - 40 | 1,511} . . . a | Do 85 | 99 |} 1,596} . 16 | 2 z
Fraserburgh ss ‘ay 4,303 | 9 98 | 12 69 | 40 62 |185 | 4,532! . ; 17 \ 382
| |
Sandhaven & Pittulie ,, We 454]. 5 3 21 9 11 | 24! 486 1 11
Rosehearty oa 86 |1,425| 2 26 | 11 61 | 12 215) 61. 15533 6 15
| Pennan (Banffshire) il dt ae 2} ee) WO) 18 eae de oe: a eel ane
| Totals . . {280 |10,310} LL 124 | 28 156 |255 387 |574 |10,977| 5 281 | 32 507
| Bang District.
Crovie (Banffshire) Se Th i PPS} ; 9 30 | 25 $2 |, 41 | 290) 1 21
Gardenstown a 43 }1,507| 7 97 | 9 36 | 15 21 | 74 | 1,661 38) | ot
| Macduff A 53 11,841 | 2 32 19 Sh aiealea 36 | 91 | 1,994) . 79 1
| Banff ” 47 | 1,531 if 3 ve 8 | 50/)1,587| 5 121
Whitehills ae aly 619 il 14 | 44 183 | 27 53 | 89 869 5 87 é
ee Ce ee Se ee
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
‘
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek.
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
t+ Includes 7 steam trawlers, of an aggregate tonnage of 471 tons.
t Includes 1 steam trawler of 57 tons
_ APPENDIX A.—
ki
= eo i
2. x ol
os | &.| 55am
m2 of | oom
a) 3 iS 2 eo
S8/88 lee}
os » TZ *o
>e188 | S58]
s- |S | 2am
na A 2 | |
io] kf
8
No. | No. | No. (ag |
° 3 . |
: 28 5 |
1) s2| 4]
: 2) oa
3| 149] 20]
2| 868} 280
104 10 |
8 iw .
6 |1,263| 319 |
o @,
‘ 242 6 |
3 is | 2a
. | 250] 12}
: 250/ 14}
645 | 27 |
i a 5
1] 224| 12%
51 a
2/1,752| 76 |
106 :
1} 245 s
4| 361 4
1| 262] .
2| 243
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 31
No. Il.—continued.
a
=|
2 ; 3
a os Quantity and | Value n
Methods 2 Shes - Value of of Principal 8
of Fishing Sas Fish Landed Shell Kinds of Fish & General Remarks,
Pursued. G be a (excluding Fish Landed; 5
poner} Shell Fish)’ | ‘Taken. S)
‘S !
)
a
|
|
Owts. | £ £
Lines. 1 to6 miles off. P : : ° No fish landed at this creek during the year.
ae ar 383 144 : Codlings and| . | A slight increase in quantity.
dabs. |
A * 885 433 2 | Codlings, had- | . | Decrease in quantity and value.
docks, plaice,
and dabs. |
es 1 mile from 38 13 ; Codlings. . | There are now no regular fishermen at this |
land. creek. |
Lines and | 2 to 10 miles 751 258 46 | Codlings, had-!| . | Decrease in quantity and value. |
creels, off. docks, and
dabs.
Nets,lines, | 1 to 4, and | 703,899 | 196,552 113 | Herrings, cod, | 84 | A large decrease in quantity and value, |
andcreels.} from 30 to haddocks, chiefly in herrings. Means of capture, |
90 miles off. plaice, and especially steam drifters, still increasing. |
skate.
Lines. 1 to 4 miles 502 255 3 | Codlings, had-| . | Decrease in quantity and value. Fishermen
from land. docks, and land the bulk of their fish at Peterhead. |
dabs. |
Lines and | 1 to 3 miles 109 39 38 | Codlings andj| .|A slight decrease in quantity and value. |
creels, off. crabs. Fishermen do not depend entirely upon |
fishing for a livelihood. |
707,542 | 198,218 222 84
EEE SE AE SSO SE Saree EES ESE Ce ES ie ee eo ee SOE CALI 2a eT oon ener
Lines and | 1 to10 miles| 3,214 1,013 769 | Codlings andj . |\ Thesouthern section of the district continues
crab from shore. crabs. | in @ prosperous condition. Most of the |
creels, » fishermen were employed from six to eight
: is 3,735 | 1.216 276 q ’ pines of the year at the various [OL
Nets and | 1 to 90 miles | 690,643 | 206,701 239 an 82) A pea in the quantity and value ore
lines. from shore. Herrings, had- herrings. An increase of four steam
docks,and cod- drifters, and a decrease of twenty-one |
lings. sail boats, mostly of the smaller size of |
each class.
Lines and | 1 to 12 miles 378 203 106 |Haddocks and . | A general decrease continues at this station.
crab creels| from shore. codlings.
a * 3,610 | 1,749 110 : . | A decrease in the smaller-sized boats, but |
fishermen belonging to this station who
have followed the various herring fishings
have had a prosperous year.
=a os 330 128 13 Ae . | A general decrease at this station.
701,910 | 211,010] 1,513 82 |
SEES SEE Ee ee eee eee EE ee EE ee ee ere ee Toe SRE eS CO eee es ee SS ee
quantity and value.
Lines. U “A, 3 miles
off. |
j 7,119 | 3,238 192 | Cod and had-| 5 | Line fishing chiefly carried on at thesecreeks. |
el and fee 25 miles docks. Results similar to those of last year: |
. ‘ Four steam drifters were added to the fleet.
Nets, lines,| 1 to 35miles | 30,677 | 11,107 94 | Herrings, cod,| 9 | There is a decrease in the quantity landed,
and crab | off. and haddocks, chiefly in herrings, but the value is g greater |
creels. than in 1910. There was an addition of |
five steam drifters.
° . 7 : < fe . | No fishing carried on. Fishermen, as usual,
worked from the large centres. The
number of steam drifters was increased |
by twelve. Boat-builders were well em- |
ployed, and are likely to be so for some |
time.
Nets, lines, | 1 to 20 miles | 16,386 | 8,680 622 | Herrings, cod, | 2/ Principally a line fishing station, but fair |
and crab | off. haddocks, and quantities of sole and plaice are caught
creels. plaice. by nets. The landings ‘are increased in
32 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.— _
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek. & 4
= = D>
| Ist Cl o3|2.| 54
st Class : mae|/ga
PN (including Steam Gece ieee a) ra > ae
Station or Creek. Trawlers). a8, . £6/8\e¢
Increase | Decrease} 52] &@ | £S-
Total. on from 2 Ss ge Ss E
25 feet | s0t045 | 18to30 | Under 18 1910. 1910. | 3 gs \*2
upwards. feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel. =
| Banff Distriet—contd No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.|} Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No. |. No. | No.
Portsoy (Banffshire) .| 22 | 917] 3 42 | 10 41} 11 18 | 46} 1,018] . 4 2 46 - 128
Buckie District.
_
Cullen . . : = | 59 | 2,302) 0% ; 12 45 6 | 75 | 2,353] . ‘ 5 86 - 268 9
Portknockie . : .| 87 | 3,108} . . 9 35 | 6 10 {102 | 3,153} . 28 |. c ° 418 25 |
Findochty : : .| 91 | 3,291] . . 16 50 | 19 33 |126 | 3,374) . . 127 . 464 24
Portessie C : .| 63 | 2,074} 1 Lone 64 |. 4 76 | 2,153} 1 3 . ; FA 349 20
Buckie. ; {193 | 5,930; 2} 22] 23] 116
6,068} 3 . c 100 « | 2,082) .124
Portgordon . : .| 64) 1,980) . . 22 80} 2 5 | 88 | 2,065] +4 “Aaa. - . 335 27
Totals. - 18,685} 3 37 | 941 390 | 31 54 |685 | 19,166) 8 53 | 5} 313 . 2,916 | 229
| Sandend . .
Totals . . 1202 | 7,098 | 13 185 |106 428 |108 185 |429 | 7,896} 11 375 4 46 8 | 1,425 ae
Findhorn District.
Lossiemouth . . . | 97 | 3,045] 1 18 | 10 C7 18 |1138 | 3,163] . ‘ 19 | 409 1| 664 65
Hopeman ‘ : B=) Pale 5) 2 ee . 8 AT | - 58 | 1,828] . : 15 | 408 : 366 24
Burghead ; : | 42) 1,448) . . 13 Sh || 33 6 | 58 |} 1,505} 2 D2aleee 3 ‘ 241 19
Findhorn - ° ailiee : ° 2 442 4 ° i 6 : 10 °
Nairn . . ° . | 39 | 1,328) . ° 27 | 124) 8 19 eat Lal : 5 142 rah ile) 27
| Campbeltown - Allie : . ° 10 59 | 3 8 | 13 eS! 11 52 P
eaigerne C : Felten otal eae C - : , s af alee £ : : : 8 1
Totals . » |229 7,634} 1 18 | 68| 368} 21} 50 [319 8,070) 5 63 | 35 | 965 3 | 1,654) 136
Cromarty District. 7
Avoch (Ross-shire) oy Die ee ah ie . 49 |} 311 | 12 26 | 82 11,107) .« : 11 | 326 1 | 319 .
| Cromarty and Invergordon 1 34 Te ; 10 30 | 26 Bt) toga eons : 1 2 a1 4194
[=7)
t=)
fez)
©
.
—_
_
N igg ° ° e e . ° . .
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
Methods
of Fishing
Pursued.
Nets and
lines.
Lines.
lines.
and creels.
Nets and
lines.
Lines.
Nets and
lines.
”
Nets.
Drift nets,
small lines,
and cod
nets,
Drift and
seine nets,
small and
i} Small and
hand lines.
Nets and | Moray Firth,
Nets, lines,|Moray Firth.
hand lines.
No. II.—continued.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
. uantity and Value
oe - value a of Principal
eakine Fish Landed | Shell | Kinds of Fish
Poke aia (excluding Fish Landed.
erence: Shell Fish). | Taken.
Cwts.
1 to 20 miles 4,542
off.
1 to 6 miles 1,547
off.
60,271
1,722
as 2,283
= 3,792
»”»
7a 59,324
of 2,291
69,412
33,877 | . 13,906 79 | Herrings, cod
and haddocks.
6 3.347 1,197 i Cod and had-
docks.
= 5,313 | 2,484 Ps Herrings, cod,
and haddocks.
RS 330 164 481 | Haddocks and
mussels.
3 6,064 4,516 3| Haddocks,
flounders, and
plaice.
“A 971 733 - Haddocks and
flounders.
Inverness and} 50,267 5,767 Herrings and
BeaulyFirths sprats.
100,169 | 28,767 563
Inverness, 526 305 114 | Codlings and
Beauly, haddocks,
and Moray
Firths.
Cromarty] 10,471 |} 6,955 423 | Codlings, had-
and Ding- docks, and
wall Firths, plaice.
and 1 to 9
miles off
Sutors.
Off Sutors.
35
General Remarks,
a
s
E
n
to
a=
ol
=
0
—
°
S
A
7 Considerable increase in haddocks landed,
but large decrease in net-caught cod.
Fishermen chiefly employed at herring
fishing at the principal stations around
the coast.
Increase in output of mussels.
£ £
1,369 : Herrings, cod, | 2) Quantity and value of landings slightly |
and haddocks. above those of the previous year.
697 Cod and had- 1 | Only line fishing carried on; results rather |
docks. better than last year. |
eed omens: |
25,091 908 19 |
743 Codlings andJ| 1 | Line fishing only prosecuted locally ; fisher-
haddocks. men chiefly employed at herring fishing
at the principal centres in Scotland,
England, and Ireland.
1,006 . ” 2 »” ” 2 ” as 73
1,320 5 is 2| Falling off as a herring curing station.
Principally week-end landings. Small-
line fishing engaged in by small boats
during winter and spring months.
- |\ The majority of the fishermen at these
creeks are seldom at home longer than to
| refit their boats for the different herring
19,342 Herringsandall| 7 |} fishings throughout the year, working
kinds of white from the principal centres in Scotland,
fish. England, and Ireland. The fishermen are
1,070 1 | Codlings. /) in a prosperous condition.
23,481 1 12
\
|
(
")
. | Large increase in haddocks landed. Majority
of fishermen employed at herring fishing
at the principal stations.
Small-line fishing prosecuted locally,
herring and sprat fishing at Inverness.
1 |} Herring and sprat fishing confined to four
months in the year is the only branch of
the industry prosecuted from the port.
also
|
. | The majority of the fishermen were employed.
exclusively at drift net fishing for the
greater part of the year, at different parts
of the Scottish, English, and Irish coasts.
From September till December sprat and
small herring fishing in the Inverness and
Beauly Firths received the attention of
between 40 and 45 crews.
LM
| Slight increase in catch of haddocks.
‘. Operations practically confined to small-
| line fishing.
y
34 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX -A.
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek.
1st Class
: . 2nd - Srd
cluding Steam
Station or Creek. ee Trawlers). Class. Class. :
Increase | Decrease
Total. on f from
1910. 1910.
Seaworthy Boats
Unlaunched.
Resident Fishermen
and Boys.
45 feet | 30t045 | 18 to 30 | Under 18
keel and oe
upwards. feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel.
* Non-Resident
Fishermen and Boys.
Cromarty District—contd. | No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No. | No. | No.
Shandwick . : Siig a A A E : ERR Colt at 33 [le ; 2 5 E 15 3
Balintore A ; alk, : : ‘ 2 4 eee OM ieg nC ee : 2 22 . 40 ze
Hilton . : attics ; 3 - A A 19 43 | 19 CBI |e ; 6 23 5 74 3
Rockfield eee GOs 5 C ‘ 4 11 6 71 , : 5 18 3
and |
Portmahomack 4 13 2 5 6 SSI. 2 4 22 :
Inver . . . 1 46 ° . 3 18 . . 4 | 64 . 23 . . . 20
Tain and Tarlogie
Totals . Se zat |e OLO™ |i. a 68 | 376 | 75 158 |168 | 1,444] . 23 | 24 | 382 3 | 653 a
|
Helmsdale District.
Embo (Sutherlandshire) .| 6] 136); . ; 12 48] 5 10; 23} 194] 1 19 - 132 :
Golspie A milion 925% : 9 44) 5 OA Sh aba 2 6 1 54
Brora e tena 54 if 25 0e6 30} 6 10 | 15 119 1 : : 28 2 46 °
Portgower A lees < : : 1 FST salle: Pasi ee 7 ; 9 :
Helmsdale of Se eh Sa 5 10 50 | 25 50 | 46 | 352) 9 10 1] 108
Dunbeath (Caithness-shire) | 2 45! 3 4g | 4 16 } 12 PAY VAL GIBB IIh c 1 16 i 28
Totals . .| 25] 579) 4 73| 42] 193 | 54 |~ 105 |125 | 950 | 13 TGS | el 63 5 | 377
Lybster District. | | |
Latheronwheel (Caithness- | . : 1) ak SW) ates Wake ctetOs| . abs ae aes HS P 30 154
shire)
Forse ‘ Sate ier Te Oa (lee 31,0 18 bid | ahs eee ale ; 20
| |
Lybster nM yy EY a Fa: Sa mH 13 MAC; WAY 1 a 1 : 3) 208 1 °3
Clyth 55 re Wea ie ‘ j : 9.).u928 (10: ) eSBs ; : F : $9) 00
Totals . ai 2 O15 ao 88} 5 28 | 24 63 | 86] 270] 2 Seca elOE . 152
|
Wick District. |
|
|
|
Whaligoe and Sarclet 2 Gone. : : : 9 18 | 11 83 3 67 60
(Caithness-shire)
Wick A 70 | 2,380; 1 18 2 os 40 | 91 | 2,443 1 49 462 36
Boathaven and 1 39; 1 18 | 2 16) 38 16 | 12 SO : 2 13 : 28 a
Staxigoe i
Ackergill ae 5 3 12 5 LOT) Ss 22 if 2 16 -
Keiss and Nybster ,, 2 50}. ; 3 10-| 12 24 | 17 Say : 1 25 4 45
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 35
No. II.—continwed.
a
=|
©
3
is Quantity and | Value a
Methods | Fosition of Value of of Principal .
of lishing Fishin, Fish Landed | Shell Kinds of Fish | & General Remarks,
Pursued. let (excluding Fish Landed. ,
: Shell Fish). Taken. )
‘S
cS)
Z
Cwts. £ £
Small and} 2 to 12 miles 5,188 | _ 1,919 : Codlings and! 1} Small-line fishing only. Haddock grounds
} hand E. by S. haddocks. more productive than in preceding year.
lines.
Lines and |DornochFirth,|} 2,266 903 111 | Codlings, had- | 1 | Increase in catch of haddocks, but of little
crab and 1 to15 docks, and significance.
creels. miles off plaice.
Tarbat Ness.
Small lines.} 1 to 10 miles 47 25 3 Haddocks and | .. | Majority of men hired for herring fishing at
E. by N.E. flounders. other ports.
from Inver.
: A - ; 70 | Mussels. . | Mussels are the only fishing product.
18,448 | 10,107 718 3
Lines. 1 to 5 miles ISB 955 42 | Haddocks and | . | Considerable increase in quantity and value.
off. plaice.
Lines ard ap 4,870 1,869 94|Cod, had-j| 1 | Line fishing and cod-net fishing were success-
cod nets. docks, and fully prosecuted. Large increase in
plaice. quantity and value.
Lines. or 1,859 752 23 | Cod and had- | 1 | Increase in quantity and value.
docks.
a iy - 3 F * . | Unimportant. Fish all sold at Helmsdale.
Lines and | 1 to 8 miles; 14,040 | 3,898! 270 o 4 | Large increase in quantity and value, due to
lobster off. success which attended small-line and
creels. | hand-line fishings. Slight decrease in
quantity and value of shell fish.
Nets and | 1 to 20 miles 1,658 525 61 | Herrings, cod, | . | Increase in quantity and value.
lines. off. and haddocks.
24,164 7,999 490 6
Drift nets, | 1 to 6 miles 892 225 19 | Codlings, lob-| . | Increase in total quantity and value of white
lines,and | off. sters,and crabs. fish, but a large decrease in shell fish.
crabcreels ;
Nets and /1 to 12 miles) (wea)
lines. off. | | A decrease in the quantity of herrings landed,
4,772 1,799 . Herrings, cod- |< > but an increase in value, also a considerable
lings, and | | | increase in the quantity and value of cod-
” ” haddocks, \1 |) lings and haddocks.
Lines, 1 to 3 miles 1,359 268 G Codlings. . | Thereisa considerable increase in the quantity
off. and value of fish landed at this creek.
‘ 7,023 | 2,292 19 1
Nets, lines, | 1 to 5 miles 712 172 84 | Cod and crabs. | . | An increased quantity of cod was landed.
and creels.| off. Shell fish returns similar to previous year’s.’
Drift nets, | 1 to 5 miles | 553,868 | 185,106 : Herrings, mac- | 54 | Slight falling-off in catch of herrings, but a
cod nets, Ont. Bad kerel, cod, ling, considerable increase in value. There was
and hand | 18 to 70 : and saithe. a substantial increase in the quantity of
lines, miles E. by cod landed.
N. to E.S.E.
Drift nets, | 2 to 8 iniles 866 263 120 | Cod, lobsters, | . | Results show an improvement on former year.
lines, and | off. and crabs. Catch of white fish increased, while that
creels. of shell fish has decreased.
Drift nets, | Chiefly in 750 242 91 | Cod, haddocks, | . | General results show a decline. Landings of
great and} Sinclair lobsters, and shell fish were well maintained.
smalllines,| Bay. crabs,
and creels.
5 a; 88 454 1,016 af . | A somewhat smaller catch of both white and
shell fish, with corresponding decrease in
value.
Cc
Station or Creek.
upwards.
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek.
Ist Class me
(including Steam ee
Trawlers). Class. Cc
45 feet
keel and
Wick District—continued. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.
Auckingill and Freswick
(Caithness-shire)
Stroma
Duncansbay
and Huna
Gills and Mey
Scarfskerry
and Ham
Brough and Dunnett,
Castlehill
and Murkle
Thurso
and Scrabster
Crosskirk
and Brims
Sandside
Portskerra (Sutherlandshire)
Strathypoint
and Armadale
Kirtomy
and Farr
Skerray
Coldibachy
and Scullomy
Isle Roan
Talmine
and Portvasgo
Eriboll
and Rispond
Totals
”
”
”
”
bP)
”»
”
”
Orkney District.
North Ronaldshay
Sanday .
Westray and Papa
Eday and Pharay
Stronsay
Shapinshay .
Rousay, Egilshay, and
Viera
Evie and Birsay
Kirkwall 2
Tankerness .
Deerness P
°
5 > ° : : 17
Oi MLZO Ree 4 3 15 | 42
4
=
bo
.
rar
to
pe
to
or
bo
35 | 6 23 | 15
—
bo
to
82.|2,775| 4 71} 21 86 |245
3rd
lass.
30 to 45 18 to 80 | Under 18
feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel.
Ton.
547
. . 16
e . 26
1 36 4 21 | o4
E ° F : : ‘ 24
95 378)) 1. . . 3 22
. ih
. 8
12
. é 2
2 eOO Ties . ‘ : 8
Total.
No.| Ton.
17 34
48 | 240
19 70
13 72
9 2?,
9 22,
5 10
2A etG
3 7
3 7
11 22
10 21
6 30
5 i
2, 5
5 12
8 20
16 36
352 | 3,479
16 iy
26 82
59 | 165
24 30
31 414
1g 10
8 10
i 14
30 216
2 3
10} 109
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
Increase | Decrease
on from
1910. 1910.
No.| Ton. | No.| Ton.
‘ ; 1 23
° 24 . .
5 “ 1 44
= 5 2 5
3 Tawi s
it 17 - 2
- 5 i 1
: : i a
: 5 1 2
> ; 7A 4
4 48) ef leeeo
3 2 of
- 4 6
‘: i i it
a
. , 1 1
7 a20 a =
2 2 2
‘ 2 ies
6 : 10 10
| 3 UTNE ;
. 1 .
36 ° .
APPENDIX A.—
Seaworthy Boats
Unlaunched.
ee EEE Ee eee eee ee
2
=] = Oo
a. | Se
ai|\sz
2c | ae
ee
az | ZS
o§ S Sa
<= Zod |
S ae
nD
= m
No. | No.
40 4
80 ‘
56
of the Fishery Board for Scotland,
No. II.—continued.
Creels. Inshore.
5,831
” ” )
Lines and va 1,820
creels.
oA 509
Nets, lines,| 8 to "60 miles | 346,619
and creels. 8.8. E to
S.E. by S.
Lines and |Stronsiy Firth} 4,626
creels. and inshore.
& Inshore. 215
% 362
. Stronsay 29,215
Firth.
Inshore. } 278
Nets, lines,| 10 a 40 miles
and creels. EB
2,021
523
126
118,933
117
671
319
294
274
87
1,217
165 {
Lobsters.
Herrings and
lobsters.
Cod and _ lob-
sters.
”
Herrings and
lobsters,
Cod.
Cod and lobsters.
Herrings, cod,
and lobsters.
Lobsters.
Codandlobsters.
13
1
3
a
iS
me Quantity and | Value =
Methods | Fosition of Value of of Principal e
of Fishing ae Fish Landed Shell Kinds of Fish | 5 General Remarks.
Pursued. ecorade (excluding Fish . Landed. Ej
: Shell Fish). Taken. o
=)
cS)
A
Cwts. £ &
Small and| 2 to 8 miles 559 6 44 | Cod, lobsters, Cod and codling less abundant than in 1910.
hand Iines,| _ off. and crabs,
and creels.
Hand lines} Chieflyinthe| 4,193 908 247 | Cod and lob- | 1 | Results of cod and lobster fishings similar to
and creels.} vicinity of sters. those of the previous year.
the Pentland
Skerries. '
+ i 528 208 137 oe
Slight falling-off.
a 1 to 6 miles - ° 3 Cod, lobsters,
off. and crabs.
Ai 2 to 7 miles
off. 7, 311 549 i Considerable decrease in white fish and shell
rs ” fish.
F. 1-to 5 miles 15 40 . Cod and saithe. | . | Nothing of any great importance being done.
off. Results somewhat similar to the previous
year’s.
Drift nets, | 2 to 8 miles | 3,992} 1,659 440 | Herrings, cod, | 3 | There was no improvement made at herring
lines,and | off. haddocks, lob- fishing. Other fishings were less productive
creels. stersand crabs. all round.
Lines and | Along the 73 Pel 160 | Cod, lobsters, Results differ little from previous year’s.
creels. coast. and crabs.
Re a 549 138 343 ci
- Little change from 1910.
Pe a ee eek 2 391 486 | Cod, haddocks, | .
sa Gs ) flounders, lob-
sters,and crabs.
fr ia 148 30 27 | Cod, haddocks, Fishing operations at these creeks were not
and lobsters. conducted with the usual regularity, hence
there is a considerable decrease in both
Pe x ) white and shell fish.
. 413 132 208 | Herrings, had- The value of the year’s catch differs very
4 ets) docks, and little from that of 1910. There was a de-
lobsters. crease of white fish, counterbalanced by an
increase in lobsters.
sf Around the 300 82 108 a Line and lobster fishing were prosecuted with
island. slightly improved results.
x Along the 881 156 109 | Haddocks and Decrease in landings of white fish and lobsters.
coast lobsters.
FS Se 2,405 873 452 | Cod, haddocks, Decrease in white fish, but increase in lobsters.
flounders, and
lobsters.
574,154 | 191,343 4,621 58
|Crofter fishermen;
prosecuted.
lobster fishing chiefly
Principal herring curing station in district,
and increasing rapidly in importance.
Practically all white fish landed by trawlers
for curing purposes.
{rier doing at these creeks.
Local fishermen employed chiefiy at line
fishing throughout the year. Considerable
quantities of cod landed by trawlers and
Faroe smacks for curing purposes.
| Fisheries unimportant.
“~
oe)
Appendices to Thirtieth Annwal Report
APPENDIX A.—
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek.
r= a
an o py
8u/2.| 8a
1st Class > eo . A2] Sa] sy]
y (including Steam and ae a | ao |) ee
Stationor Creek, Trawlers). Class. Class. SE /248 | 32]
Increase | Decrease | 52 | #3 | 29 |
| ‘Total. on from aG Sa s & |
foreet | 30 to 45 | 18 to 30 | Under 18 eas M0. (2 | eo
upwards. feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel. = ee
Orkney District—contd. |No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.! Ton. No Ton. | No. | No. | No.@
Holm . . ° oliggl 34). : 1 3 3 Galina 43]. “ 1 1 - 20 é
Burray . : : =| 14.) 4800 deo; il 41 5 g|20] 492] . G04) 4a 1] 98} a
Orphir and Scapa. oy 3 A : : i! 4} 12 23) 13 Fi ge | ou oa : : 34 ie
Stromness : 2 ite : g : : sea aN = ead ee aa 2 51| | a
i :
Hoy and Gramesay . 1 25 5 12 17 | 13 42 2 4 6 42 | ‘
Walls 2-00 73> aOR geod) er Re IS ag ol seen ete tepals aia 1] 55 Aq
i
Flotta . ; ul ZG de 15 20 | 16 46 20) 2 i 50 . ae
Phara and Cara oe ieee | 20°). 5 : 2 AB es 7 al ee Sul) ae , : 7 _
Swona . : = Miva : : : - : 3 8} 3 Siler. s 1 . : 9 om
South Ronaldshay . All eo aealeeel iit eal 4 | 20 3D) | oli oaeate 12 ae OMe te 2 88 X
Totals; . | 44 | 1,537 5 91 | 12 53 |308 497 1369 | 2,178 | 12 386 | 46 39 80 | 1,006
Shetland District.
Fair Isle . ; shines A F ; ; 3 Tal ome ee ae Wael, a Z 5 ‘ : 28 z
Grutness een ae ese vale 9.f v9) 16 | 316 | a |) ge 57 a
Quendale : r cea AY 5 5 | 11 | 254 1 23 5 52 ‘
Boddam . A eal es , 2 10} 3 Salle 13 1 40 : 42
Spiggie - - wee 36 4 Atl s5 40 1 86 48 :
Levenwick 3 - 5 Pag) 3860 2 74. | (lls 362 : 43 70 7
Hoswick : - .| 14 595 5 ‘i 1 6 6 Oe! 610; . Xs 3 135 . 94 :
Sandsair . : .| 10} 386 5 5 {15} 391 24 - = 75
Aithsvoe : : mae LO ale aliSalees . : : 6 65) 42>). su79 : 1] 170 66 b
Bressay 3 = ey 25 4 5 ‘ é - 14 14 | 14 1G ae : : . é 38
Lerwick i . Pea ace eS es Br 7 16 22 144 | 25 25 | 92 | 1,664) . : 11 475 5 457 f
Nesting 1 36 4 4) 5 49 28 5
Whalsay : : zon 69 2 8 | 20 yA War eal AS 6 5 175 -
Skerries is A sifu 20 1 OF fens 5 th 34 1 a 28 5
Vidlin . F - ; 2 45 a 4 4 6 49 2 45 . B 30 -
Burravoe ‘ . Syed! 58 3 33 4 oD Ue - 1 34 : 24 -
Gossaborough $ 31 3 3 é 1 :
Mid Yell : is Z 4 137 a : 3 12 9 9 |] 16 158 1 20 75 “
Gutcher and Cullivoe Sic ce 139 15 TOMAS Tea s g 40 60 z
Fetlar . 5 Albee C 3 3 3 3 - ‘ 12
West Sandwick ‘ al Pas x : 6 6| 6 6 : x 24 :
Westing and Snarravoe .| . Sal He 8 8; 8 8 1 1 : 32
Uyasound ; ; 5 4 25 4 4] 5 29 2 40 - 36 :
Muness and Colvidale : A 3 3 3 3 9 :
Baltasound . ; oped) 380 3 3) ds 383 z 45
Haroldswick F enin ; - é : ; 10 10 | 10 10 = 36
Norwick ; ; lta ; 8 8] 8 Sil. A ‘ ‘ 4 28 <
Burratir'th : 6 Gul 6 Gulins os 1 1 A 16 F
‘
-_ TT ee
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engagerl in fishing.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 39
No. I1.—continued.
a |
o
3
sys Quantity and | Value A
Methods palais SS Value of of Principal PA
of Fishing Pasha Fish Landed Shell Kinds of Fish | & General Remarks.
Pursued. Gioun Pd (excluding Fish Landed. 5
; Shell Fish). Taken. Ss
S
S)
2 |
Cwts. eS ig
Nets, lines, | 10 to 40 miles } 28,763 | 9,007 57 | Herrings. 3 TERE el HWE ans athonded With ow faiw
andcreels.| 8.E. amount of success
" a 16,179 | 5,501 : 5 3 .
2 Inshore. 811 255 172 | Cod, haddocks, | 1 | Chiefly line and lobster fishing prosecuted.
and lobsters.
Lines and | 1 to 10 miles | 13,264 2,018 1,005 “A 1 | Formerly chief herring curing station in dis-
creels. S.W. trict, now totally abandoned. Local fish-
’ ermen engaged in line and lobster fishing.
Nets, lines,} Scapa Flow 1,232 308 546 | Cod and lobsters.
and creels.| and inshore.
Lines and iS ;
creels. \ 2,306 346 ; A c Most of the fishermen have crofts; lobster
SS ” and hand-line fishing prosecuted with fair
” ” ° success.
ay Ae \ 3,462] 1,098 285 . A
Nets, lines, | 15 to 30 miles . | Fishermen prosecuted herring fishing from
and creels.| off and in- Holm and Burray.
. shore.
455,492 | 151,365 5,092 27
and value of herrings has to be recorded.
.|) The yield of great and small-line fishings
| was about the same as in 1910.
” ”
” ” )
Lines. Inshore. \ Cain
Nets and /1 to 60 miles | | 1 |
lines, off. ‘| 9,904 3,073 : Principal] y < )-A decrease in quantity, and slight decrease
a - herrings and [ | in value, as compared with last year; but
is i | great- line fish. 2 fishing prosecuted with the usual vigour
os Ns ) ) throughout the section.
2
= } 95,155 | 30,427 : Principally her- f } the herring fishing was very successful at
or rings, also 9 these stations, and there was an increase
great-line and in the quantity and value of line fish, The
haddocks. total value of all fish landed exceeds last
year’s.
” ” \ i r ( $ i ° . A
f 304 55 5 Chiefly hand |< Boats belonging to section land their fish
> et and small line} \. f mostly at Hoswick. Only small and hand
fish. line fish landed here.
Lines. Inshore. { 8}\
Nets and j1 to 90 miles | | 40
lines. off. \}1193789 | 374,168 307 | General — her- |< Ppenuad of about 18 per cent. in quantity
a 1 to 40 miles rings, mackerel,| | .|| and 13 per cent, in value of herrings.
off. great-line fish, | \ |/ Quantity and vaiue of great-line fish more
and haddocks. than doubled ; increase of 24 per cent. in
quantity and 33 percent. in value of small-
line fish. All over there is a decrease of
Py 1 to 60 miles) 2, about 11 per cent. in the total value of
off. \ =a : fish as compared with the returns for 1910.
z 59 r 26,195 7,650 : Pree Ereet | Considerable improvement in both herring
a “f ve | hadddcks and great-line fishings. General results
; show an increase of 70 per cent. in
5 1 to 50 miles (1) quantity and over 80 per cent. in value
off. over last year’s figures.
Lines. 1 to 5 miles
off.
Nets and |1 to 50 miles }| 3,049 481 c Herrings, had- |< 2] }-There has been no improvement either in
lines. off. | docks, and net or line fishing at these stations, which
“i nD saithe. used to be very prosperous.
Lines. Inshore. |
” »” { (1
a9
Nets and |1 to 40 miles | er lt slight improvement both in net and line
lines. off. r aoe 156 ; ae ee creat an fishing’ ; but the condition of the fisheries
Lines. Inshore. / hh Hal doce ae f continues far from satisfactory.
Nets and |L to 60 miles) : : (12)\ The total value of fish landed shows a de-
lines. off. | | | crease of 17 percent. ascompared with last
1 | year’s. A further decrease in the quantity
\
Lines. Inshore. ‘-| 75,828 | 19,324 : Je
|
40 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
: APPENDIX A..
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek.
r= a |
25/2 |#3|
1st Class aeloua|s
hy A 2nd Berd alan | =a
luding 3 oe
Station or Creek. eee Class. Class, Z E = a 3s
Q Increase | Decrease | 68 | eZ | = 8
j Total. on from eS Sts =
{feet | 80t045 | 18to 30 | Under 18 ia 1910. 12 13 |
upwards. feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel. (a a
Shetland District—contd. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No. | No. | No.
Fethaland and Lead Ail es A 4 5 : 4 7 a alae, Gee A 2 5 b 30 ;
Northroe Ft Ie 0 : 5 3 Sy iP RR Bae 4 - ‘ 15
Ollaberry - : A line's : . ; z : 6 6| 6 Galle : 1 20 21 F
Dalesvoe A ‘ sults 5 2 z 4 , 3 Dale 3 : i 20 15
Mossbank a : ait Pe : ‘ 5 5 5 5 : 2 21 21 P
Ronasvoe a ; ea | tire . ° 3 3 3 3 : 3 4 12
Stennis ; AN ALID : ¢ : ‘ 3 9 9] 9 9] -3 33 : 40 2
Hillswick and Brae ; alee ; : : ‘ 10 10 | 10 On| ae é 4 27 50
Voe and Papa : Bel ee 64] . 5 ; . 20 20 | 21 84} 4] 438 . : 80 a
Sandness 5 E F 8 8| 8 SHIP sal 4 28 - 36
Foula . ‘ , 8 8| 8 8 é 40 F
Vaila Sound . é lhe 3BY (llc : ‘ , 10 10 | 11 43 3 27 é 50 P
Sand : AMO c : ; ; : 5 alien ; 5 3 ff é 25 ‘
Skeld and Raewick : Bilsine 3 : : : i 6 Gil 6 (i hes $ D Mere 30 é
Whiteness and Burwick .| 4. 178] . ; ; , il 1) Tha 89 4 o 15 2 : 68 3
Scalloway : : Stet ler OBB Efe x 5 10 75.) 12 1G e290 iG) OLS hie 3 1 - = 110 P
Burra Isle A 5 225 |e OR BY hs : % 63 | 24 }- 32 | 56 1,028) . 86 4 ; , 172 :
Oxna Isle, Linga, ete. AH ‘ A : 0 5 7 OTe Oar. 2 A 18 4
Trondra A : 1 67 is fs ; 9 Za oO 79 5 2 il “ = 42 5
South Havara : en Byes ; f 3 2; ee 36 i : 5 - 7 :
Totals, . MLSHANNGstoGule 16 | 48 | 327 |368 | 388 |604 | 7,467 | 12 | 320 “50 1,369 2,582
Stornoway District.
SoutH Locus SEcTION.
Arivruaich to Lemreway
(Lewis, Ross-shire)
Gravir s. 5
Colbost ~|> 6 210) 6 {| 108 |} 85} 210} 14 28 1161 179556) ) ; 3 13 R 417 2
Marvaig anit :
Cromore
Garryvard to Keose ,, aN
Nortu Locus SEcTION. ;
Luerbost (Lewis, Ross- auine) \ .
Crossbost se ;
Ranch é \, 9 315] 28 54a 27 e626 12) 45 | 543) . ‘ 1 89 : 296 -
Grimshader : )
SroRNOWAY SECTION. |
Stornoway \ 4
(Lewis, Ross-shire) . (
Sandwick ~ : es 285 1 a Se ah ke ah GS 125) Bo osteo ieee nee } ; 66 9 Hy
Holm ; !
Melbostand Stenish ,. af )
GARRABOST SECTION.
Swordale and Knock _ \ ,
(ewis, Ross-shire):-) 491 455 | 1) 18|18'| 108] 4| 8186) 6a0/°. ||. )ei je
Bayble a |
Garrabost -
PORTNAGURAN SECTION.
Sheshader \ |
(Lewis, Ross-shire) . | |
Portvoller a | ea] eel : 28 | 168} 9 18 | 46} 501 1} 389 : 285 A
Portnaguran A : }
Shader 3
Back SECTION.
Fong (Lewis, Ross-shire) | \
oO ¥ ,
Vatisker a : Bigwlo tie , 17 | 102 | 14 28. | 386} 305) . “ 185 ‘ 521 F
Back . : ;
Tolsta a AV
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
t Includes 1 steam trawler of 58 tons.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 4)
No. L1.—continued.
i=)
cS
re Quantity and | Value D
Methods Beason cy Value of of Principal be
of Fishing | “yecnine Fish Landed | Shell | Kindsof Fish | 5 General Remarks.
Pursued, Grounds (excluding Fish Landed. =
; Shell Fish). Taken. oO
S
S)
A
Cwts. £ £
Lines. Inshore. ; ( 41
” ”
a ee r| 1,547 249 : Herring :,saithe, |< Although still far from satisfactory, there
- - | and haddocks. || .|| has been some increase in the quantity and
” a ) \ 1 / value of fish landed in this section.
» 3%” \ (:
= St. "Magnus > 430 93 23 | Small-line fish. |< Owing to the failure of the herring fishing,
2 Bay ) be ) and scarcity of haddocks in St. Magnus Bay,
Maite and | to.40 miles‘ f WN the returns for the year were very poor.
lines. off. he |
Lines. Inshore. | Herring fishing was a failure, consequently
3 Round the }} 1,898 365 z ; 4 a » total yield of fisheries shows a decrease of
island. | about 50 per cent., but there was an im-
Nets and |1 to 40 miles 1 provement in line-fishing, especially at
lines. off. Foula.
Lines. Inshore. A Owing to the continued decline of the herring
ne Burrahaaf. 2 fishing, there was a decrease of over 20 per
Nets and /1 to 50 miles - El cent. in the total value of fish landed.
lines. off. There was, however, a great increase in the
3 53 36,798 | 11,378 138 | General — herr- |< 12} }- quantity and value of cod, ling, &c.—due
i BA ings, haddocks, 2 partly to the development of the cod-net
ae re and great-line 3 fishing. The small-line fishing, which was
y a fish. very vigorously prosecuted, also yielded
Fe ms 7 \..1) an increased value.
1448238 | 448,019 470 109
Nets and | The Minch. 1,840 687 264 | Cod, ling, and | . | Fishing only occasionally prosecuted by locai
lines. eels. craft.
” ” 2,930 704 239 +B] ”? ” ”
a
” F 190,436 | 55,511 344 | Herrings. 35 | Winterand summer herring fishings have been
on the down grade for several seasons.
|
> Broadbay | 5,559 | 1,666 152 | Ling fish and | 1 | Very little fishing carried on by local boats.
!
an d the haddocks, Fishermen cure, occasionally, cod and ling
Minch. on their own account.
is Broadbay. 4,055 | 1,344 31 | Cod and ling. 1 | Catch of cod and ling considerably less than
in 1910.
3 vy 1,689 721 9 |Haddocks. . | There being little or no demand for haddocks
outside the district, the fishing was merely
prosecuted for local consumption in the
Island.
42 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
. APPENDIX A..
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek.
Ist Class
i : 2nd srd
including Stear
Station or Creek. ( Trawiea). e Class. Class.
Increase | Decrease
Total. on from
1910. 1910.
Unlaunched.
and Boys.
45 feet
keel and
upwards.
Seaworthy Boats
*Non-Resident
Fishermen and Boys.
30 to 45 18 to 30 | Under 18
feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel.
Resident Fishermen
a
vs
cs
A
9°
Ness SECTION.
Skegersta
(Lewis, Ross-shire) .
Port of Ness Ae cAliee §s
Borve a : J
Shader-West “ :
30 | 180] 17 34| 47] 214] . . : 8 . 594
SHAWBOST SECTION.
Barvas (Lewis, Ross-shire) |)
Brue 7 |
Arnol a : '
|)
bo
12 T20| IS 16 | 22 | 124
(<3
bo
351 :
Bragar as
Shawbost He
CARLOWAY SECTION.
Carloway
(Lewis, Ross- pau a
Tolstachuilish ‘e
Breasclete An
jor)
16 96) 4 8 | 26) 212
rr
bo
296 “
Callanish is
BERNERA SECTION.
Lundale to Earshader
(Lewis, Ross- Seah:
Tobson
Valse
_
Si] W861) 56 10 | 37 | 214
po
a
.
162 .
Breaclete & Hacklet.,, ap
Kirkibost
VALTOS SECTION.
Valtos and Kneep
(Lewis, Roa. phar)
Uigan and Arduig ,,
Oroulista Y
Islivaig, Breanish, &
Loch Hamnevy ,,
|
rg
13 78} 3 6 | 20} 156 | 2 Silom 5 . 139
NorTH HARRIS SECTION.
Cluer: to Grozabay
(Harris, Inverness- auiEe)
Scadabay 3
Plockropool a
Drimnishader os
Meavig 5
Derriclate 55
Tarausay Island __,,
Scarp ” ”
Ardhasaig ms
Tarbert and Urgha ,,
Kyles of Scalpay _,,
Mollinganish aS
Renniegedle 5
Marvaig and
Ardvourlie ss
bo
va
“I
-
264/28] 56|72| 320] . el Be 8 5
Stornoway District—contd. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.
ScALPAY SECTION. :
Scalpay and Scotasy Islands
(Harris, Inverness-shire) 186 8 16 | 39 202 1 6 , $ F 104
SouTH HARRIS SECTION.
Obbe and Kintilivaig
(Harris, Inverness-shire) |
Strond 5 “||
Finsbay 5 : . ; 200
Cudinish a : ? 1 18 | 59 354 | 18 36 | 78 408] . .
Flodabay ai : |
Manish 5°
Geocrab & Licisto ,, Y)
— | —— + |} | Se | SS | | ef | | | | | | |
Totals. . | 48 11,705 | 25 | 450 |878 | 2,238 [144 | 288 [590 | 4,681} 11; 185 | 7 | 224 - | 4,091 9
‘
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
No. I].—continwed.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 4
©3
Position of
Methods sae!
of Fishing | Principal
Pursued Fishing
> Grounds.
Great lines.| Off the Butt
of Lewis.
“ Atlantic side
of the Island
of Lewis.
Nets and |Loch Roag
lines. and off Loch
Roag, 15
to 20 miles.
Lines and ee
lobster
creels.
Nets and |The Minch,
lines. and sea
lochs.
Quantity and Value
Value of of Principal
Fish Landed Shell Kinds of Fish
(excluding Fish Landed.
Shell Fish), - | Taken.
|
Cwts. £ £
G42) 72365 : Ling fish.
475 99 82 | Ling and saithe.
25,044 | 7,267 226 | Cod and ling.
3,461 848 713 | Cod, ling, and
lobsters.
1,017 291 19 | Cod and ling.
1,705 425 482 | Herrings and
lobsters.
4,535 1,289 341 |} Herrings.
6,135 903 1,337 | Herrings and
lobsters.
256,308 | 74,120} 4,239
General Remarks,
No. of Curing Stations.
bo
Considerable decrease in the catch of ling,
owing chiefly to fewer boats being em-
ployed. Fishermen preferred being em-
ployed as hired hands in East Coast fishing
vessels.
Crofting district chiefly. Very little fishing.
3 | Fair catches of ling were landed during the
summer months.
3 | Considerable decrease in the catch of ling as
compared with 1910.
1 | Considerable decrease in the catch of herrings
as compared with 1910.
5 | Increase in both herrings and lobsters.
6 | Decrease in both herrings and lobsters as
compared with 1910.
60
A Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.- |
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek,
eel
Se i byes)
ee 2nd srd a 3 2 a s 2
nerease ecrease | = 3
Total, ou from ac Bi 8 g -
oot, | 80 t0.45 | 18t0 30 | Under 18 19102 | aR
upwards. feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel. eI =
Barra District.
Boreray Pees cetiad 2S Seah ee 8)” Gas eed cae ell beh sel de : d Td
|
Berneray. ‘ Psat df. Mme etes Bal SLB alah 4 A Or acl. Weaa H 2 4a} . 4
|
‘|
Hougharry to pana Fitri |) Oc . : : 6 ORE Vas 7 | 10 28 < : ~ 40
Grimsay : ' ° . c 18 52 5 9 | 23 61 i 2 ° 43 7
Heisker 3 F al ites P : A 4 Tne 4 1) ee : 5 16 :
Benbecula; 9. yas |S ea Sh Sa) ie ee 9 oe a a aio eae ie 53
Loch Carnan . : eH itis 5 Te KS | aks | 76 | 29 47 | 45 | 137 | 4 Calees : 5 97 :
Loch Skipport 3 heme 14. 7 (eB Be 6 aos ae deed a tiaeeny : A Se
Loch Boisdale : sel yak 32 | 3 36 | 15 58 | 29 54 | 48 180 if 3 ; 139 “
Eriskay 5 5 alas 6 19 | 287 | 12 31 9 20 | 40] 3888 elf ea F 154 :
Bruernish 4 ; Bag 8 281/16)" 276 | 7 Bay RS 8 | 291 344 . 84 .
Ault and Ersary i al ac , 3 Soa PAL 34) 56 48]. Tee 48
Brevig and Skallary Aes : 4 Coulee Odes 6 | 10 18 j.'s : 1 4 3 35
Castlebay ; E stn a BO LO 297 | 3 9} 5 9/28) 73507) is 51 a s ° 177 -
Mingulay ; : Abe : 3 AS aL 2 3 45 ; : 12
Totals . Sh 8) 95 | 68 | 1,066 114 | 427 |117 | 213 |302 | 1,801] 10| 107) 4 a : 984 :
Loch Broom District.
CAPE WRATH TO LAXFORD.
Poulin . - ‘4 ‘ ‘ : é 3 8] 8 Sy : F 2 : 13 ‘
Oldshoremore and Oldshore-
beg . a ee : : it 3 | 15 38 | 16 1h ead 1 A - 38 ‘
Kinlochbervie et Jes : ers 5 ; 4 Z|, wd Walia ‘ : 8
Badcall and Achriskill eB 5 ¢ alt So ae Soa co 93 | 12 23 : 5 = 25
Ardmore © . . . . e . . 3 8 33 8 il we e . 6
LAXFORD TO BADCALL.
Findlemore and Fanagmore}| - : : 5 . : 8 i) 8 hy a The | 5 < 12 .
Tarbert and Scourie eA ee eel SE Tsai j 11 22 | 13 69 | . ; 2 3 ; 21
Badeall : ; pals. 4 1 LSA ss : 5 10} 6 CAT Hols : . é : 12 F
BADCALL TO DRUMBEG.
Unapool (Glendhu) . ol, Bs : 5 F 3 ; 5 9] 5 O47 1 1 . 11 .
Ardvaar and Nedd . anh ke : : s 1 8] 4 Sab 11 : a : 10 °
DRUMBEG TO CULKEIN.
Drumbeg Ailiees ; : , if An a ap ite 0) Galle : ‘ 1 c 7 e
Culkein (Drumbeg) « Bigs ° 1 Salis : 7 Ue 215) . : : F 15 A
Clashnessie . Boi th BON ee : il 5 2 4 4 AD la ch BM : : 15
Achnacarion . 3 Su iwe p A 5 . : : i Fs ‘ . “ 6 . 12 -
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 4.5
No. II.—continued.
| :
| s
3
ae Quantity and Value n
Methods gion. at alge at of Principal ee
of Fishing = ae Fish Landed Shell Kinds of Fish | § General Remarks.
Pursued. Gre a (excluding Fish Landed. 5
ee Shell Fish). Taken. oO |
f |
S)
‘| |
Cwts. £ £
Lines and
lobster
A aig -Inshore 28 4 630 | Lobsters. Considerable falling-off in lobster catch.
ey Wen round the S Other branches of the fisheries receive
Bererocls: } island, little attention.
” |
”
Lines and
abstr The‘ Minch, 2,211 418 | 2,184 | Mackerel, cod, Slight improvement in quantity and value of
Nets lin . inshore. saithe, and. white fish landed. Shell fishery shows
a 1 aE lobsters. marked decrease owing to scarcity of fish
stercreels. ‘ on usual fishing grounds.
3 “E 723 112 243 | Herrings. 1 ) Slight decrease in quantity and value of fish
, landed. The fishermen land most of their
A $3 iis: 231 36 ps 1 f fish at Loch Boisdale.
- The Minch | 19,614 5,362 826 AS 6 | Increase in quantity and value of herrings
and sea lochs. landed. Jobster fishing similar to the
preceding year’s.
“ ce 504 141 3 Cod and ing. 1 | Decrease in quantity and value of fish landed.
The fishermen of this island fish at Loch
Boisdale and OCastlebay.
3 - a f Cod, ling, and] 1
| lobsters.
”» ” | r | ” 1 |
>? 9 ”
2 The Minch, 1 | }-100708) 35,430 | 1,819 | Herrings, cod, | 21 | >Decrease in quantity and value of herrings
to 40 miles | | ling, saithe, | landed White fish fishing and shell
off. and lobsters. fisheries better than in 1910.
‘3 The Minch, | | Lobsters. :
inshore. \
124,961 | 41,698 5,738 ; 32
i)
Lines and | Minch and 502 177 338 | Cod and _lob- Slight improvement in landings of white fish.
lobster | Lochinchard. | sters, Increase of £69 in value of shell-fish:
| creels,
\ a Minch, Lochs 178 106 792 | Lobsters. White fish increased by 104 ewts. in quantity
Laxford and and £54 in valve. Slight decrease in value
Cairnbawn. of shell fish. |
} ” Lochs Glen-.| 1,677 773 486 | Codlings, had- Quantity and value of white fish more than
dhu and docks, and double those of last year. Shell fish shows
Glencoul. lobsters. an increase of £184 in value.
ae Minch and 57 jee | 20 284 | Lobsters. Considerable decrease in all kinds of fish
Cairnbawn. landed.
46 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.--
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek. z a
2.12 |#8
Ist Class ‘ $3 | Sas
; ; 2nd 3rd Ao) aot ee
Station or Creek. ee Class. Class. ae Be g a
Increase | Decrease | & & eyize
; Total. on from Belge |S E
po ieet, | 30t0 45 | 18to 30 | Under 1s 1010. | ee
upwards, | feet Keel. |. feet keel. | feet keel. Pe Ss
Loch Broom District— No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.} Ton.| No. | No. | No.
continued.
CULKEIN TO INVERPOLLY.
Culkein (Stoer) at) es : : c . : il Val dt 2 Llts” FQ 18
Raffan and Balnacladich Alters e : : : 4 11 bat | UL 24 2 54 ‘
Clachtoll 5 ‘ seo 4 : A : : il Sree 3 a 25
Achmelvich . ned 45). : : H 4 6/45 51 39} 1 - 25
Lochinver and Strathan sahara: 34 3 PRY (3 yb | sie) 68 - 1 5 j 20 F
Badnadan and Inverkirkaig] - : : : 4 9| 4 9 . : 16 3
CoIGACH AND TANERA.
Achnahaird and Reif oil Se A . ‘ 2 6} 2 5| 4 11 c 5 P 12 Fe
Altandhu A : Sitar k 35 5 2 4 16 4 9 9 60 ; 2 3 é . 28 .
Polbain and Tanera 6 A 2 29 | 14 62 | 10 19 | 26; 110} 6 24) . : 46 :
Achiltibuie and Badnescally : : : c 1 5| 4 9} 5 alias : : : 31
Polglass and Culnacraig .| . 2 14) 5 33 | 7 14 | 14 61 1 12 ~ 32
LocH BRooM ANDISLEMARTIN.
TIslemartin and Ardmair .| - “ A 2 A 5) ial ihe Gy Py || 2 1 AS HS 2 10
Rhue and Morefield . ailves A 3 ; é . 5 103) %5 10 ; 2 5 4 12 3
Ullapool c ¢ : : 7 42 | 11 22. 18 64 1 8 40
Rheroy, Ardendr ean, Let-
ters, &e. 5 A ° é int 97 | 20 44; 31] 141 2 9 65 ‘
ACHMORE AND LITTLE LOCH
Broom.
Achmore and Scorraig .| - . : . 2 10 | 12 23 | 14 33 | 1 5 . H 28] .
Charnock and Badralloch . “ 1 Slee: 3 B 5
Ardessie and Badcall c ; 1 S)\52 obj) B 10; 8 29" ie: 8 19
Durnamuck and Badlurach | - ‘ . 1 6 if 16 8 22 22
GRUINARD TO AULTBEA.
First and Second Coast Fl ae 5 5 : 1 1S iL Sulire A . A 7
Sand and Laid : lee ; 5 . 2 125) 4 10 | 6 22 4 : . 24
Achgarve and Udrigle oh lee : 2 15. j : 2 15] . : : 12
Opinin and Mellon Charles | - : 1 Oe ul 3] 4 16) 46 22 irs f 6 48
Ormiscaig and Balnaluib .| - . 5 : 1 9} 5 12 | 6 21; . ° 16 -
| Tenefin and Aultbea 3 Ae | 33 TCA) BOP anes : 3 15
| AULTBEA TO MELVAIG.
| Poolewe and Naast . oe : 1 2 | 1 2 : 1 1 16
Inverasdale F site fs 3 5 5 5 z 12 16 12 GY || : 1 4 24
Gove . a C stile : 2 21 2 17 7 14 | at | 52 3 - 23
MELVAIG TO FLOWERDALE. | | | |
Melvaig : : A - 18
North Erradale : ; - ; A 5 5 + 2
Sand RGariaty) ; ste 6 29s : 6 29 ‘ 18
Strath ¢ ame 5 24 5 5 24 . . ~ 26
Charleston : 7 Neo 1 Salter 1 3 : 4
FLOWERDALE TO SOUTH POINT
OF GAIRLOCH.
Badachro ; 2 aaa B2it G4. 48 | 9 44) 3 Sala Wa20p %. ile be 18 :
Porthenderson ale ic i : 6 COW pes @ 41 P ic 32 5
South Erradale 1 i? - 1 13 i 13 : 6
Red Point : 2 9 2 9 : i 10
Totals. .| 6} 201} 18}; 201 | 96! 554 240 | 495 1860 |} 4,451) 17 | 156 | 18 68 4 1,032 “
Ke ee er Lome oe Ea neces nal eine eae
TT
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 47
No. II.—continued,
Ea
&
=
7 Quantity and | Value =)
Methods | Fosition of Value of of Principal =
of Fishing; Fishin, Fish Landed Shell Kinds of Fish ir General Remarks,
Pursued. ean 24 (excluding Fish Landed, 5
; Shell Fish). Taken. o
S
So
A
Cwts. £ £ :
>Nets,lines,} Minch,Loch-| 4,188 972 587 | Herrings, cod, | 1 | Herring fishing practically a failure. Landings
|and lob-| inver, and saithe, and of other white fish and shell fish similar ce
) stercreels.| Enard Bay. lobsters. those of last year.
ae Minch and 1,626 693 641 | Codlings, had- Decrease of £133 in value of white fish, and of
Loch Broom. docks, whit- £371 in value of shell fish.
ings, and lob-
sters.
!
Herring “r 4,220 | 1,269 95 | Herrings, cod, | 6 The failure of the Loch Broom herring fishing |
and cod and haddocks. accounts for a decrease of 16,824 cwts. in
nets, lines quantity and £5,513 in value in the land-
and lob- ings at this section.
ster creels. |
Nets, Minch, Loch 189 62 244 | Lobsters. . | Very little done here at line fishing. Con-
lines,and| Broom, and siderable improvement in lobster fishing.
lobster Little Loch
creels. Broom.
AS Minch and/| 8,816] 1,877 340 | Herrings, cod, | 3] A fairly successful herring fishing accounts |
{and cod) Loch Ewe. and lobsters. for increases of 7072 ewts. in quantity and
| nets, lines, £1356 in value of white fish. Shell fish
j and = lob- similar to last year.
ster creels.
\ ” » 417 111 116 | Cod and_lob- With the exception of a few crews belonging
sters. to Cove, most of the men of this section
devote their time to their crofts and only
fish Occasionally.
-Herring| Minch and 440 111 Cod and _ had- The fishermen of this section operate from
and cod| Gairloch. docks. Badachro. Little is done at line fishing.
nets,and
lines.
“s of 16,382 | 3,816 23 | Herrings, 6 | Quantity and value of herrings doubled. Other
mackerel, cod, kinds of white fish also exhibit an increase.
and saithe.
38,692 9,987 3,946 16
48 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek.
| i a
/ 2 S |...
aes am
Ist Class - nee 3rd S23) 5 a aa
: including Steam > | a as
Station or Creek. ( TH Wir), Class. Class. o : za oe
Increase | Decrease | 68 237 ae
Total. on from z 5 S S = BI
uf % = =
Wo feet | 30 t045 | 18 to 30 | Under 18 1910. | | a
upwards. feet Keel. | feet keel. | feet keel. a Fe
}
Loch een and Skye No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.} Ton, | No. | No. | No. |
istrict. ee |
Loch Torridon (Ross-shire) | . , : 4 12 65) |) 13 19 | 25 84] 1 ie hc A 2 65 .
Applecross :; (Bae eel esa Reefs RST eS MS AT ‘ 1}: Seah
Kishorn Ms : : : : se ee Ve hg alte ea : 1 3 4, “S80 lonea
Loch Carron ra P 4 : ; 18 ilies 29 | 31 4Gu = ‘ : * 23 86 :
Loch Alsh i : A ; OU ey el OE Par com ieee 0) ae , 1 Bilas a6 a,
Loch Duich Bs : j ey) os By AB eee . 5 UY ye cals eke it 2 1 18 F
Loch Hourn (Inverness-.| . : ahs: : 5 17 28 Lei 28a. - 4 5 10 34 :
shire) ;
Sleat a : ; ; = el BT PBL Weal we rab sent tBeete : 2 6 | .289l aeaa
| Kyleakin 5 34 20 2 52 4 23 1 2 8 Oe © “ ; 24 é
| Breakish to Broadford ,, ; : : : 10 44) 16 30 | 26 (aa. : 1 7 8 60 q
StrolomustoLuib ,, : 5 : 2 7 30 | 43 68 | 50 9s |. : 5 8 70
| Sconcer and Braes_,, j ; : 5 2 1A Ss 68 | 40 79 | 2) 10 96 :
| Portree, Raasay, ,, eee : 3 Bolen BOM eas BL 4d EGO G1 9 4 80 3
and Rona : |
| Troternish es ‘ 3 1 dO |= 226 11 33 St, at
Loch Snizort Ss 1 SS hove A 21 | 85 8 13} 30 116 5 28 65
Waternish = 2 PA | Mie) 56 4 6 | 25 87 3 31 66
Dunvegan ae il Salacl 35 4 6 | 16 49; . 5 46 ‘
Glendale & Bracadale ,, 3 , ; ; 6 21 | 9 12} 5 33) | al bales é 1 46
Strathaird ae : : + a 2 8 | 19 39 | 21 AT Ne 5 1 4 1 50 '
Lochs Slapin and é : : - 1 5 | 21 38 | 22 43]. : 3 3 3 52 °
Eyshort AD
Isle of Soay - : r 3 OSes Bl 15 1 1 . 12 :
Totals . Pp ee 388 9 145 |208 921 |259 466 |478 | 1,570) 13 75 8 38) 148
Fort-William District.
Loch Nevis and N. Morar .| . - 5 : 4 TES | ss 18 | 12 33 AE ie 3 . 4 22 : ; }
;
| }
Mallaig and South Morar .| 1 mabe itp Heals 51 | 12 1G 4927 5) el Ob a iat 5 : 6 53 . ;
Arisaig and Loch Aylort .| . | . |. | . | 9] 46] 4] 10/13] 56 1 3 Ady ae a: 1
“Simisary to Ockle Point . [001 et Soe Bota a) a7 at ee ;
Ockle Point to Loch Sunart| . p 4 C Ul 26; 5 8 | 12 Beal) we 1 7 2 30 ;
Lochs Sunart and Aline .| . Sh i ay | 1 ; : 3] .
Loch Eil and Fort-William | . ; : : 1 2.81 | + 25 ese} aaa : : : 3] b6} .8
North and South Corran .| . ; 5 - 1 Baad: 9; 8 12 5 3 15 : 2)
Loch Levenand Kentallen.| 1 ATO. : 1 335133 ped 52 1 1 2 12 .
Cuil, Appin, and Loch ob ke ag ieee ik 4] 2 ie 3 he. : 1 9 .
Creran
Loch Etive and Oban celle : : =e ie 28 | 192)... 24 | 31 52 | 6 9 6 36 .
1 : { |
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing
No. I].—continued.
Methods
of Fishing
Pursued.
Nets, lines
and creels.
”
Nets and
lines.
Nets and
creels.
Nets. lines,
andcreels.
B.
eet
ae
Nets and
creels,
Position of
Principal
Fishing
Grounds,
Inshore.
Between Skye
and main-
land.
”
=—=——_—
Inshore.
3?
|
Quantity and Value
Value of )
Fish Landed Shell
(excluding Fish
Shell Fish). Taken.
Cwts. £ &
Dit 513 258
493 144 25
2,077 308 227
35,097 9,438 66
246 55 99
1,846] 887| 379
2,853 1,245 605
986 148 103
6,356 e2bd 846
35,221 7,519 389
12,891 2,518 1,144
4,643 959 541
383 115 295
67 10 193
105,310 |} 25,110 5,170
Principal
Kinds of Fish
Landed.
Herrings and
lobsters.
”
Saithe and crabs.
(Herrings and
~ mackerel.
\ Herrings.
”
Cod and _ had-
docks.
Herrings, cod,
and haddocks.
22
Herrings, mac-
kerel, lobsters.
Herrings and
lobsters.
Herrings, cod
and lobsters.
Herrings and
lobsters.
”
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
No. of Curing Stations.
1
15
33
General Remarks.
The returns show a slight increase.
Decrease in quantity and value of fish landed.
Slight decrease in quantity and value.
~A marked decrease in the value of fish landed.
Little done at fishing from this creek.
Slight increase in quantity and value.
Slight decrease in quantity of fish landed.
Decrease in value of fish landed.
Decrease in value of fish landed, principally
in lobsters.
| Herings appeared to be plentiful in Loch
Snizort during 1911. Returns show a
slight decrease in quantity and value.
} Decrease in quantity and value, principally
in herrings.
Marked increase in quantity of herrings landed.
Results similar to those of 1910.
Of no importance as 2, fishing station.
Wee SELES qos ee GEES ee ee ee SS ee | 2 - S E E e
Nets and
lines.
Nets, lines,
and creels.
Cod nets,
lines, and
creels.
Nets.
Drift nets
and hand
lines.
|) Nets and
fan
lines
Drift, seine,| Firth of Lorne
cod nets
and lines.
-_
Loch Nevis.
In the vari-
ous lochs,
and Minch.
Off coast.
”
Moidart Bay.
Tn lochs.
Loch Linnhe.
rr }
and off Dhu
Artach.
104
97,120
28,201
36 ‘
27,653 136
70 234
20 A
233 181
62
241 15
23 °.
aH 18
8,065 123
Cod and saithe.
Herrings, cod,
ling, eels, and
skate.
Haddocks and
shell-fish
Cod and floun-
ders.
Cod, flounders,
and shell-fish.
Shell-fish.
Herrings and
whitings.
Whitings and
shell-fish.
Shell fish.
Herring's, cod,
and whitings.
This creek shows a distinct decline in land-
ings, which are practically confined to
local needs.
The progress of the past few years continues.
Landings show a good increase, while the
value is much the same as in 1910.
Returns here show a falling off from 1910,
both in quantity and value.
Not much attention devoted to fishing during
the pastfew years. Returns show a de-
crease.
Returns exhibit a distinct improvement on
the previous year’s, except in shell-fish.
Little done here except the gathering of
whelks. .
The absence of herrings in Loch Linnhe ac-
counts for a decrease.
Little attention is paid to fishing in these
sections except when herrings are present
in the Loch.
A large increase in the.quantity landed,
chiefly herrings, attributable to steamers
operating on the Irish coast, and a moder-
ately successful attempt to establish a her-
ring fishery during Mayand June. Trawling
results show a falling off.
|
Or
=)
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek. 5 ES
= 3 = oe >
es |e. | SS
lst Class na 3rd = = S5|\32
. Pps, ES Seam =
Station or Creek. eee Class. Class. S38 )s4 2 3
- Increase | Decrease | SS | 2E | ¢ 8
‘Total. on from as |e" | 38
Z g = 3
Koel eet, | 30045 | 18 to 30 | Under 1s 1910. 1910. | a | eee
ae ards, | feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel. oa é
Fort-William District— |No.| Ton. |No.| Ton | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No. | No. | No.
continued.
Lismore C : Blois : 5 5 ] Pralees, 4) 4 Gitlev< ‘: 1 i! 1 8
Tobermory and Salen mies : : : re foe ae | sR i ag ea ‘ 2 5 21 99
Lochs Don, Spelve, and sil : : : 1 a 14 | 9 195)" | : ‘ : 3 18 :
Buie
Carsaig to Kintra . flies 4 a c - 2 4a) eZ Bil ive ; : * ; 10 5
Lochs Laich and Scriddan .| . : il Lia ae 11 | 10 14 | 13 OI 5 : i ] 30 2
Ulva, Lochs Na-Kael and | . ‘ P ‘ 1 yams) 17 | 10 19 18
Tuadh
Coll e . ry . . a» . . . . 12 17 K2 17 8 12 . . . 16 .
Tiree . i 20 1 24119 30 | 22 52 1 2 4 73 7
Yona iy. 3 4| 8 4} 1 lees 8 :
Canna . 2 5 2 5 1 17 10 S
Rum, Muck, and Eigg al aa : 1 Wess t a Ie iie6 25] 1 LY fine “ m 12
Totals . ated 68 5 71 | 69 260 |174 263 |250 662 |} 21 48 9 37 44 508
Campbeltown District.
_
~
.
oO
.
Skipness and Clonaig allt ae i ; 4 2 LOm) - 2 10
Carradale and Torrisdale,&c.| . : : : 307) 214) 32 4| 32] 218
bo
©
.
_
~~
ani
.
Campbeltown and Machri- } . : VG RLS S90: G5 aaa 14 {102 | 684] . 6 2 3] 349 os
hanish, &c. .
SS ae =
Ser re eens arengenneas eee oer
Sanda . j A sl aro F : : 3 ile gee oe 5 3 1B Al heer ; z . : 4 z
Southend 4 P Site ‘ : f 4 oe 5 4 9 1 2 ‘ 5 f
Muasdale and Ballochantee} . , . 4 Te 55 Bale a9. iyi : ‘ = 4 14 =
Gigha . A . aie - J Z 16 87 | 15 25 vol 112 4 x : < e 35 =,
Port-Ellen : - Auli te A é 5 16 ra bats 5 16 42 1 | (ae . 2 20
Portaskaig . < wha ao ers , aol Seta faite Sad | poe. 4 : 1 8 Bree ee
Portnahaven and Port-| . . ‘ : 28 83 | 39 SOWING 4) LOS | 5 - : 17 90 =
Wemyss, &c.
|
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
No. II.—continued,
Methods
of Fishing
Pursued.
Lines.
Drift and
cod nets,
lines and
creels.
Drift and
cod nets
and creels.
Hand lines
and creels.
Nets, lines,
and creels.
Creels.
Lines and
creels.
”
Position of
Principal
Fishing
Grounds.
Loch Linnhe.
Sound of Mull.
In the lochs.
Off the coast.
In the lochs.
Around Tresh-
nish Isles.
Off the island.
Sound of Iona.
Nets, lines, |Off the islands.
and creels.
Creels.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
Quantity and
Value of
Fish Landed
(excluding
Shell Fish),
Cwts £
26 10
502 352
140 42
74 22
95 47
85 22
35 10
354 109
177 138
573 111
129,149 | 37,224
vane
Shell
Fish
Taken.
243
85
2,670
ol
Kinds of Fish General Remarks.
Landed.
No. of Curing Stations.
Principal a
Landings mostly made at Oban.
Since the advent of steam, island stations
are tending to decline, especially for line-
Cod, haddocks,
Eels and skate.
and lobsters.
fishing, and, in common with others, this
station is falling off.
Herrings and The bulk of fish taken from these lochs is
lobsters. now landed at Oban. Returns show a
slight improvement.
Flounders and The results here vary little, only a few sma!l
lobsters. local boats being employed.
Haddocks and A very unproductive year was experienced at
shell-fish. this creek, chiefly owing to the absence of
herrings. Shell-fish also exhibit a de-
crease.
Lobsters. The promising increase in lobsters reported
last year has not been maintained. Value
shows a decline of about £250.
ap . | A fairly substantial increase in the quantity |
and value of lobsters compared with last
year.
Except during May and June, line fishing is
pretty much neglected. Landings show a
small decrease ; also value of shell-fish.
Returns similar tolast year’s. Value of lob-
sters slightly better.
Cod, ling, and
lobsters.
Cod, flounders,
and lobsters.
Herrings and| 1 | Herring returns show a fair increase in quan-
lobsters. tity, while value of lobsters exhibits a de-
crease.
Lobsters. Rather decided decline in the quantity and
value of lobsters.
10
Drift nets.
Seine nets,
lines, and
lobster
creels.
Drift and
seine nets,
lines, and
lobster
creels.
Lobster
creels.
”
”
Great lines
and _lob-
ster creels.
Lobster
creels.
”»
Lines and
lobster
creels.
Kilbrannan
Sound.
Around the
island.
Mull of Kin-
tyre.
1 to 4 miles
off Balloch-
antee.
1 to 5 miles
S.W. of Cara
Island.
Mull of Oa.
Sound of
Islay.
1 to 5 miles
off Rhinns
Lighthouse.
95,631
606
1,180
122
527
538
24,536
146
30
474
Whelks. Fishing mostly prosecuted from Campbel-
town.
Herrings, cod, Chiefly seine net herring fishing prosecuted.
saithe, and Increase in quantity of herrings landed,
haddocks. but decrease in all other kinds of fish.
Herrings, cod, | 10 | Herrings show a large increase in quantity
saithe, had- and ‘value. Seine net herring fishing pro-
docks swhitings, secuted practically all the year. ” Line-
and plaice. fishing results slightly better than those
of the. previous year.
Lobsters. Decrease in the catch of lobsters,
Saithe andJ| 2 | Increase in catch of saithe, but decrease in
lobsters. catcn of lobsters
Lobsters. Results similar to last year’s.
Cod and lob-| 6 / Great-line fishing not so successful as in 1910,
sters. but increase in the value of shell-fish.
Lobsters. Increase In the catch and value of lobsters
” ‘ ” ” ”? 2?
Cod, saithe,and | 5
lobsters.
Increase in catch of cod, but decrease in
catch of saithe and lobsters.
_, re
o2 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
* APPENDIX A.—
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek. S a
. n o Ea)
23/8. (#8
1st Class S82] 2a| ong
; (including Steam 2nd 3rd ~3|ae| ag
Station or Creek. Trawlers). Class. Class. St}/EQ) ee
Increase | Decrease | 5 2 | 23 | 28
eee Total. on from z 5 as i E
eet | 30t045 | 18to30 | Under 18 1910. 1910. | 8° [a jee
keel and | feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel 2 hee z
upwards. . eel. | feet keel. = &
Campbeltown District— | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No. | No. | No.
continued. if
Bowmore 7 HAS} 65 612 0 We ere A it it 2 16 A
| Port-Charlotte 4 6 4 6 1 4 8
Bruichladdich 3 10 3 10 4
Loch Gruinart : salle 4 7 PAU * al Oa, 48 22 2 aia "
| Jura. js : Ault =o . 3 9) 4 AG 13 : 10 :
Cclonsay 5 OM ee 257 int 3 8 ite.
Totals. ate 5 1) Lbs 2265-207 nor OOV BIS SSsl25 an 2 16 on 28:1 (3d
ME eT ESTES ORE GEMS Geet CES GEE merce oe ee AES? cee eee ee ce oe
Inveraray District.
Luing . : : eas 6 : : 5 27 | 41 41 | 46 63>); v3 2A ee : 5 42 ‘
|
Crinan and Loch Sween .| . 4 . zg 2 ible 2! 4] 6 eles : ; - - 6 -
Lochkylesport - liber 5 : : : A 2 Aaa 2 2 :
Tarbert AN OE 83 GaeSOhwols: lee. : 2 6 5 | 290 | 3
Ardrishaig : 5 4 laa ; 43 236 5 5 | 48 241 6 30 6 110
Lochgilphead . Ph) oe: Soa oe 2/14] 85 | 6) Be toy! 382
Castleton 6 42 it 1 7 43 1 3 ‘ 18
Lochgair 1 Sapo ihe 2 4 : - 4
Minard . . seth ts s 3 b 6 57 4 4 | 10 615 A 1 30
Crarae . f : ealtice 4 < 5 4 25 , : 4 25 1 MW ; 14
Furnace 1 5 3 4 4 9 3 14 3 8
Kenmore 3 Gh er 3 16 ‘ 2 6 :
Inveraray 5 : 4 15) 4 Di) ss 20 : 4 9 £
Cairndhu to Newton 5 28 | 4 4) 9 32 3 11 2 14
Otter to Ardlamont . 1 4 i i 2 5 5 a > 3
Totals . 4 Ng) | SEY) 753 80 |245 1,239 | 3 at | 22 | 90 24 588
ae ee eee SU ee ee Coe ES eee eee Se eee EE 6
Rothesay District.
Rothesay (Buteshire) aheye Be : : 9 46 | 12 14 | 21 60 | 2 9 2 18
Port-Bannatyne ,, efit : : : 5 9 2 2 7 il ; 2 8 f
St. Ninians ce Pec 3 : : 5 ARS 13 fe at 35 2 i 2 12
|
Kilchattan = Sell ie c . 4 2 12) 3 4) 5 Gi fe : ‘ 4 6 :
\ | { {
{
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
1 Boye
No. II.—continued.
Creels. Vicinity of 150
Luing and
neighbouring
islands.
= Vicinity of - c
Crinan and
neighbouring
islands.
ie Lochkylesport 98 20
Nets and | Loch Fyne 9,760 2,039
lines. and Kil-
brannan
Sound.
”» op 8,528 1,934
) ” ” °
f ce As 275 125
)
” ” 83 44
18,894 | 4,203
41 |
580 | Lobsters and
whelks.
225 | Lobsters.
161 | Herrings and
lobsters.
138 | Herrings, mac-
kerel, saithe,
and codlings.
25 Herrings, mac-
kerel, and cod-
lings.
. ”
32 | Cod, codlings,
and saithe,
Herrings and
mackerel.
1,161
SSE ER CE ces nee Glet eneremees ME mess ween eeeerey SSE CE CTR OT ee
Cod nets | Between |})\
and lines.| Bute and |
Jumbraes |
and upper | > 4,602} 1,559 |
reaches of |
the Clyde.
Cod nets. is ay
Drift nets | Off west of 1,089 353
and lines. | Bute.
e Off east of 566 191
Bute.
50 | Herrings,
mackerel,
cod, and
conger. \
105 | Herrings.
22 | Herrings and
mackerel.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland,
6
53
a
=
=
a
ae Quantity and | Value aA
Methods | position of Value of of Principal a
of Fishing Fi eine Fish Landed. Shell | Kindsof Fish | § General Remarks,
Pursued. Feiler (excluding Fish Landed, 3
s Shell Fish). Taken. 1S)
S
S)
Z
|
Cwts. & £
Small lines.| Lochindaal. 821 357 | 30 | Herrings, had- |. \
| oles and | Fish were scarce in Lochindaal]. and cee
Pe were similar to 1910. Herrings caught in
> 3 ue 2 sey peereeck, F "i October and November increased materi-
Danes and 189 81 63 Weaee hod ally the total quantity and value of fish
” C oY) ? . “
lobster haddocks, and | landed for the year.
creels. plaice. ) : }
s5 Loch Gruinart 610 108 100 | Saithe. . | Decrease in the catch of saithe and shell-fish.
Bay.
Lobster Around the 130 | Lobsters. Results similar to last year’s.
creels. island.
x “5 269 + Decrease in the catch of shell-fish. Fisher-
men were employed at various occupations
not connected with fishing during the
SS == year.
102,848 | 26,375 | 2,721 23
Increase in number of lobster boats, but de-
crease in catch and value.
Lobster fishing slightly better results; out-
put of oysters greater than in previous
year.
Decrease in quantity and value of lobsters.
Herrings entered Loch in December, but
operations considerably interrupted by
stormy weather.
Decrease of fully 50 per cent. in catch and value,
herrings and mackerel accounting for
shortage. Herring fleet reduced by 20
boats within past seven years.
Also shows decrease of fully 50 per cent. in
landings from same cause asabove. Num-
ber of boats annually decreasing.
Fish sold at sea or landed at Ardrishaig.
Minard principal creek. All herrings sold at
sea. Practically no change in catch by
cod: nets and lines.
Fishing population gradually decreasing since
herrings ceased to frequent upper reaches
of the Loch.
Slight increase in quantity, but decrease in
value. White fish fishing was not so suc-
cessfully prosecuted as in 1910.
Decreases in quantity and value Codling and
whiting were very scarce in the waters off
the west of Bute.
Results almost similar to those of previous
year.
ot Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
. APPENDIX A.—
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek.
5 2
a 5)
35 |6 £8
Ist Class Dad era ae | Ba sz 7
. ] . a a) -_ > —
Station or Creek. Gaudi Ns Ginss: Class. 3 E ae g 2
Increase | Decrease | §8 | 85] £2
Total. on from eee = 2 5 |
12 icet, | 80t045 | 18 to30 | Under 18 ALO Mt Tene ls z |*¢
upwards. feet keel. | feet keel. | feet keel. &
Rothesay District— No.| Ton. | No | Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No. | No. | No.
continued,
Kyles of Bute (Argyllshire) | . : ; : 9 Se i| all 13 | 20 SOR : 1 ii 2 ily
Toward to Holy Loch ,,_ .| . 4 c c 1 1| 4 AD Yell be ‘5 2 4 , 12
!
Blairmore, Ardentinny, . <
and Lochgoil (Dumbarton- ; 5 11 5 il 1 3 6
| shire)
Kilereggan to Arrochar ,, c 6 : , iv 30; 9 iS) |) Pall 39) 2 6 : ; 4 21
Lochranza and Caticol llr : : , 2 its, || il iL 3 16} . : 2 4 : G :
(Buteshire),
Pirnmill to Blackwater ,,.| . 4 a : 5 263 4|) 8 BO ne ; 2 16 2 14
Blackwater to - 5 : : : 3 1 2) hi eel 2 1 il 6 .
Whiting Bay (Buteshire)
Whiting Bay to Lamlash ,, : a c 2 3 18} 3 314.6 PE al 1 n - : 10
Totals . ol 6 0 , : 58 | 233 | 55 63 {113 296 | 4 LGM eu 42 8} 137
coors GENRGEEES CAGES GEE) GREED eCeGErT: GEESE Ge SEE EEE SE ee | eee Oe eee
Greenock District.
Gareloch (Dumbartonshire),| . - : 9 3 8 5| 8 13 1 2 5 10
Helensburgh _,, Pans a : : 1 256 By ead Cala lilies ' . 9 <
Glasgow (Lanarkshire), ./720|] 942] . 4 2 TN al 123) 294951 sal ZA s 5 : 180
Port-Glasgow(Renfrewshire) . . c f 16 62} 8 7 | 24 69] . : é : ody 18
Greenock 5 nei . : ¢ 19 83 | 17 15 | 36 98h ar : 3 17 2 20
Gourock * Aniaacs 6 : a . 3 4 3» 4 3 - : 5
Wemyss Bay ,, lie tc i ‘ E " d 2 PAN 3 2 1 4
Largs (Ayrshire), 2 ee Ke ey FD 3 7 pe eT Blase
Cumbraes (Buteshire) .| . ; 3 : 2 47 (ha). 11 : 14
Fairlie (Ayrshire) .| . . : 1 1 e3 3] 4 4 6
Portincross i SiMe “ : : 1 Qa ee Zils 4 1 4
Saltcoats is ie, : . a ef te GD AAs wes BRAS 8G ¥ 1 5 S04. we
Ardrossan a mal ee 4 , : 1 ane Dee 8 é 4 ‘
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
7 Steam trawlers.
veal Itey ”
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
No. II.—continued,
i=)
~~
sys Quantity ana Value S
Methods lesa te value of of Principal sh
of Fishing Fi a Fish landed Shell Kinds of Fish s General Remarks.
Pursued. Grou Fe (excluding Fish Landed. 5
; Shell Fish). Taken. 'S)
3S
S)
A
| Owts. £ £
Drift and | Kyles of Bute 487 232 124 | Herrings and Herrings were again scarce in the Kyles.
cod nets | and = adja- cod. Results about the same as in 1910.
and lines. cent waters.
Cod nets | Estuary of 496 356 172 | Cod and saithe. Small-line fishing was unsuccessfully pursued.
and lines.| the Upper Decrease in quantity and value.
Clyde.
pact care ee ei ng Mackerel fishing was attended with much
C Fine = or success in these lochs, and the quantity
nes: 2,925 647 25 | Mackerel, cod, caught is in excess of that of any previous
| and saithe. year. Returns on the whole almost similar
to figures of 1910,
> ”
Drift. and | Kilbrannan 321 127 1 | Herrings. The fisheries at these creeks are now un-
seinenets | Sound and important.
and lines. | adjacent
waters. |
x oe 50 50 | 17 | Haddocks. Only one pair of seine-net crews fitted out
| from this creek for herring fishing, and
they earned £1,200.
Lobster | S. and E. off
oes r Arran 23,408] 7,338 251 | Herrings, cod, The returns for this area are both in quantity
vg a line 5 @ haddocks, and and value about 50 per cent. less than those
oe | lobsters. of preceding year, owing entirely to the
ie partial failure of the herring fishing
obtained off the S.E. of Arran. Lobster
33,944 33,044 | 10,858 10, 853° 767 fishing is carried on by local fishers.
Soe a eis Vs [ae SS ee SESE LS eS er TAD ITS SS
Nets and | Gareloch. 82 30 18 | Codlings and Fishing unsuccessful in the loch.
lines mackerel.
x Hit bof 222 219 276 | Codlings, whit- Only very light catches of fish got.
Clyde. ings) and
plaice.
Otter West Coast 7,467 3,556 Mostly all kinds.| 25 | The various kinds of fish were landed by steam
trawls, | and Clyde | trawlers, liners, and drifters.
and great | estuary.
and small
lines.
Nets and | Clyde estu- 10 1| 35 | Saithe and Falling off in quantity a id value of mussels.
lines. ary. musse's chiefly.
zd ‘A 226 26 159 | Mackerel, Little fishing carried on; chiefly mussels
saithe, and landed.
mussels.
a 4 178 120 Codlings, saithe, Fishing of very little consequence.
and plaice.
ms 210 233 Codlings, Only light catches obtained.
whitings, and
plaice.
Seine 5 704 613 Mackerel, Landings of fish rather under those of pre-
rawl, codlings, and ceding year. Herring fishing a failure.
nets, and flounders.
lines.
Nets and vr 772 385 7 | Herrings, cod- Slight decrease in value,
lines. Inenierss amid
mackerel.
Lines. 3 245 79 40 | Codlings and Fishing very trifling.
whitings.
39 +) : Us : be)
Nets, lines, re 665 | 197 | 305 | Codlings, plaice, Falling off in quantity and value of fish
and creels. skate, and landed.
lobsters.
Lines and ’ A few lobsters Very little fishing.
creels, chiefly.
ah)
—_
06 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
: APPENDIX A
Fishing Boats and Vessels belonging to Creek. e ES
n 2 3
Ist Cl ag1/f | sa)
2 st Class 2nd 8rd ae S ma ou
. : a Q _ |
Station OF Oreck Gnoluding, aon Class. Class. Pe loa 3 a |
We ioe hl ES A Increase | Decrease | £8 | 2 | 22 |
Total. on from Ze Pe & 2 |
3 aS) i)
45 feet | 30 to 45 | 18 to 30 | Under 18 1910.) 1810. |S en)
keel and | soot keel. | feet keel. | feet keel ee ro Fe
upwards. : bans ; em
Greenock District— No.| Ton. | No.} Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. | No.| Ton. No. | No. |
continued,
e
Irvine (Ayrshire). SIN : : ax fat AL ee ees 8} 22): 230) . so S25 iG ; 30
Troon Pe Sine : ; s 15 351 6 Bala AON , : 4 : 14
Totals,
2
Cinna
Ballantrae District
Ayr (Ayrshire) : Pica ‘ 4 : 15 Bi ||) al 2) 16 39 2 10 20
Dunure ,, : malted ; , : BYe |b 1 sp |e ah 15/383 136 Aas 48
Maidens ,, : liek 5 : : Shu eelObe ees 5 | 38] 110 2 1 35
Girvan _,, : Bae ; : 5 S67) 1928 73 3] 39] 195 3 2 90
Carleton ,, : Wied ‘ : ; 3 16| 4 A 7 20 1 7 12 :
Ballantrae,, : ba, 2 ‘ : «NASW Ae! 5 GES a BBB 32
Cairnryan (Wigtownshire) | . , : ‘ 3 Te ee 1.|.4 10 5 °
Stranraer se C : A ; 15 99 | 21 26 | 36 | 125 c 2 1 62
Kirkcolm Se : ; 3 , 1 2 alent S138 10 12 :
Port-Patrick ae : : : j : i 8 9| 8 9 1 1 16 }
Port-Logan 3 : ‘ 4 : ; ; 6 6736 Or 2. . 8
Drummore i ; ; : ; 8 58 | 11 13 | 71 1) 24 24
Sandhead 4 3] 10/] 6 Bat 284) 1346 20 i 14 be
Glenluce i : : ; : 3 Tul Wes 3} 9} 11 204 & : : : - 15 5 }
Port-William & ; : ; : 1 2 | 12 HES pale} Ara) : 1 : 16
Whithorn Isle ~ 3 5 ? , ; 10 10 | 10 LOG ‘ 2 2 4 16
Garliestown 7 : 5 5 : : ee a 3 5} 5 Bade ‘ : : : 10
Creetown (Kirkcudbright) | . 7 ; 5 5 21 | 10 12 | 15 oem eee § 1 5 2 24
Kirkcudbright 35 4 4/4 4 8
Carsethorn (Dumfries) .! . : : : 2 5]. A 2 Bali : : 1 fs 14 :
Caerlaverock “e ; ; ; ; ; BIE ‘ ‘ A : ; : : 5 16 -
Powfoot 3 ; 4 é ‘ : 5 : : J 4 : 3 4 ri . 5 :
Annan * Ril (oh sty! AE 45 (S187) a2 Maal eC Lal Fe , 1 4 : 90
Totals, . rel Wes A 5 ~ tl22b 937 |128 148 |353 |1,085 22 ral 592 :
as ee OEE eee ee ory GET RE eee es | SSE eee eee
Grand Totals, 1911 . |2810/101139)452 | 5,901 |2670! 12583 |3226) 5,163 |9158|124786 197 | 2,335] 274 | 33783 { 1,351
Grand Totals, 1910 _. |2890|102851/459 | 6,237 |2741/ 12791 |8265! 5,242 jos55i127121/ . | . [178 | 995 | 305 | 34197) 1,357 |
* Persons from inland centres temporarily engaged in fishing.
t Includes 48 sailing trawlers, of an aggregate tonnage of 245 tons.
aay: es
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 57
No. I1.—continued.
of
g
a
aes Quantity and | Value A
Methods epee = Value of of Principal ha
of Fishing Fishin Fish landed Shell Kinds of Fish | § General Remarks.
Pursued. Gr sae a (excluding Fish Landed. 5
: Shell Fish). Taken. 1S)
‘O
)
A
Cwts. £ £
Seine, drift,|Clyde estuary.} 8,146 | 2,489 9 | Herrings, mac- | . | Herring fishing fairly successful.
and bag kerel, and
nets, and flounders.
lines.
Lines and - 60 30 16 | Mackerel andj . |. Noregular fishing.
creels. lobsters.
18,987 | 7,978 865 30
Nets and |Firth of Clyde.| 14,537 3,770 69 | Herrings, whit-| ( 12|)) Very considerable increase in quantity and
lines. ings, haddocks, value, chiefly in herrings. The Ayr catch
He # 8,557 3,241 125 | { mackerel, and : was mostly landed by crews other than
- a 2,307 1,210 54 |) plaice. | : | those belonging to creek.
+3 Pp ae 3}) For the decreases in quantity and value,
” ”» } say ee i Eel { . } mackerel, cod, and saithe are accountable.
i - 1,055 450 72 | Cod and saithe. . | Decrease in quantity and value.
” \ 4 ; :
5 Lochryan 19,399 | 6,555 3,967 | Herrings, . | } Marked improvement in herring fishing. No
Br f and off haddocks, cod, very appreciable change in other fishings.
Corsewall. ling, plaice,
skate,and eels.
Lines and | Channel. 1,043 459 184 | Cod, plaice, | . | Similar to preceding year’s returns.
creels. crabs, and
lobsters.
Nets, lines, | Luce Bay. 1,948 | 1,487 439 | Mackerel,plaice,| . | Excepting skate, there was a general increase
and creels turbot, skate, in all kinds of fish landed.
lobsters, and
crabs.
Lines and
creels.
Nets and Wigtown 180 210 505 | Sparlings, cod, | . | Little change from previous year.
shrimp Bay. plaice, lobsters, :
trawls. crabs, and
mussels.
Lines and |\
creels. |
Stake nets. | \ Kirkcud- 652 390 536 | Flounders, | . | General results similar to last year’s. Falling
of | bright Bay. | taussels, and off in catch of flounders offset by improve-
- ) lobsters. ment in mussel fishing.
Beam - 2,088 2,562 1,880 | Flounders, . | All kinds show a slight decrease.
trawling. plaice, and
shrimps. ;
60,745 | 22,953 | 8,029 23
SO ee eee ee Ee ee ore eee ee
SE ESS ER OS | eS Cer Ee ee EE ee
8175731 | 2973000 | 67,355 909
7423185 | 2889107 | 72,392 992
58 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX A.—No. III.
RETURN for the year 1911 showing the largest number of Boats, Decked and
Undecked, irrespective of the places to which they belong, employed fishing
for herrings, as well as the number of persons engaged in that industry, in
each District in Scotland at one time.
Pieber: ape pees Labour- pect
DISTRICTS. Boats. |menand| 3 |Coopers.| and
Boys. 3 Packers.| °™* sora
EKyemouth, . : 417 | 3,308 | 98 269 | 2,006 332 | 6,008
Leith, . ; : 80 270 | 12 12 112 31 437
Anstruther, . ; 186 1,203 | 42 93 234 43; 1,615
Montrose, : : 81 605 | 8 35 232 35 915
Stonehaven, . : 19 126 | 5 i} 96 3 241
Aberdeen, ; ‘ 25d 2,190 | 54 152 2,150 818 5,364
Peterhead, 5 : 420 | 3,340 | 84 392 | 2,093 253 | 6,162
Fraserburgh, . 5 564 | 4,210 |69|° 472 | 2964 475 | 7,490
Banii,. jis : : 39 Bid hele 26 204 18 534
Buckie, . : : 135 945 | 13 26 222 14 | 1,220
Findhorn, ; 5 60 340 | 9 17 132 2 520
Cromarty, ; : 3 a2 Aes 1 zn 1 14
Helmsdale, . 3 2 BD Nulesle ac sas aa 12
Lybster, . : ‘ 13 13.4 2 18 ie 96
Wick, ; ; 494 | 3,164 | 55 281 1,483 185 | 5,168
Orkney, ; : 290 | 2,292 | 23 124 832 65 | 3,336
Shetland, . ; 645} 5,699 | 80 554 | 3,352 449 | 10,134
Stornoway, . ; 260 2.080 | 39 128 834 84 3,165
Parra, | ° : ‘ 197 1,379 | 28 73 597 64; 2,141
Loch Broom, . : 100 468 | 15 21 1d} a7 632
Loch Carron and Skye, 210 735 | 33 18 72 5 863
Fort-William, . : 49 392 | 23 ll 36 “S1 483
Campbeltown, . ; 120 540 | 10 5 60 14 629
Inveraray, : : 113 438 | 6 2 50 3 499
Rothesay, , : 240 901 | 3 wai 10 3 917
Greenock, : : 63 309 | 30 32 96 76 543
| Ballantrae, . ; 141 564 | 8 6 fe 12 590
|
|
ab VERO
A Oe RRO es
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 59
APPENDIX B.—No. L
FISH LANDED.—STATEMENT of the Total Quantity and Value of Herrings taken by Nets from
Steam, Motor, and Sailing Boats respectively and landed in SCOTLAND during the various
Seasons of the Year 1911.
EARLY SUMMER,
WINTER ;
5 (ist April to 30th
(ist Jan. to 31st Mar.) Sune.)
No. DISTRICTS. Steam. Motor. Sail. Total. Steam.
a a
Cwts. : Owts. Cwts. Cwts. ,
Landed. Nate: Landed. Vena: Landed. ya Landed. Value. Landed. Value.
——- _—__ | —_—_ ____. es |e — |
EAST COAST, & £ £ £ £ |
1 Eyemouth = = 4,459 | 1,274 Pasi) 718 7,034 | 1,992 2,796 494
2 Leith .. am a6 1 = ~ = 8,803 | 2,765 8,804 | 2,765 502 130
3 Anstruther .. aes | = = 458 93] 58,835 |}12,370| 54,293 | 12,463 1,386 249
4 Montrose Sc = = - = 518 111 518 111 1,365 355
5 | Stonehaven .. : 7 = = = = = = = ~
6 Aberdeen .. a 214 55 - - - - 214 55 62,965 11,726
7 Peterhead .. Se 156 42 ~ = - ~ 156 424 175,273 29,279
8 | Fraserburgh.. ats = = = = = = = - 75,226 15,815
9| Banff .. ze ze 91 23 - = - - 91 23 2,621 458
10 Buckie te Bi 83 24 = = a = 83 24 7,710 1,667
11 Findhorn .. ae 116 51 - = 3,423 692 3,539 743 2,163 358
12} Cromarty .. oe = = = Ze 52 6 52 6 -
12; Helmsdale . a = = = = = = - = -
14 | Lybster : S = = - = 8 3 8 3 - -
15 | Wick .. an a 3,395 | 1,498 28 17 294 166 3,717} 1,681} 106,493 25,808
ee aimee 4,056| 1,693| 4,945] 1,384| 69,508 | 16,831} 78,509| 19,908] 438,500| 86,339
Orkney and
Shetiand.
16 | Orkney A eae 427| 157 . - 14 5 441} 1629 97,211 | 25,020
17 Shetland aM “e 24,311 | 4,400 = = - - 24,311 | 4,4008 597,418 | 135,236
Speney. tet har ei 24,738| 4,557; - = 14 5| 24,752] 4,562} 694,629} 160,256
WEST COAST.
|
18 | Stornoway .. se 61,544 | 17,592} 1,323 403! 2,453 825 | 65,320 | 18,820 10,486 2,251
19 Barra .. a pe 1,509 387 - = 829 183 2,338 570 24,053 7,580
20 | Loch Broom.. ais = = - = 40 b 40 5 -
21 Loch Carron and Skye 3,444 881 444 214 Do6an) Is2bp 9,451 | 2,350 60 10
22 Fort- William .. {| 42,386] 9,896 - = 183 76 | 42,569) 9,472 18,508 5,521
23 Campbeltown Pe 1,186 202 2,629 528 877 176 4,692 906 -
24 | Inveraray .. Re = = - = 77 9 UE 9 ~
25 | Rothesay .. eH = a 70 Gi) aS 153 85| 1,223 91 -
26 Greenock .. Bc 847 262 = = 24 3 871 265 -
27 Ballantrae .. ae = = 12,250 | 3,391 4,760 | 1,279] 17,010] 4,670 -
West Coast Totals ) 92.79 rb n 7% ie is cheek. ae
elated down ni 110,916 | 28,720] 16,716| 4,542) 15,959} 3,896 | 143,591 | 37,158 58,107 | 15,362
Totals brought |
down. | |
East Coast .. Bc 4,056] 1,693! 4,945] 1,384) 69,508 | 16,831] 78,509 | 19,908— 438,500! 86,339
Orkney and Shetland 21,738 | 4,557 - = 14 5 | 24,752) 4,5624 694,629) 160,256
West Coast .. te 110,916 | 28,720| 16,716] 4,542} 15,959! 3,896 | 143,591 | 37,158 53,107 15,362
— | | | SO eee ee | - -
Grand Totals for 1911 || 139,710 | 34,970} 21,661} 5,926) 85,481 | 20,732 246,852 | 61,628 1,186,236 | 261,957
Grand Totals for 1910 |] 164,907 | 49,445 | 18,762] 3,782! 89,681 | 28,377 cei ee 1,533,553 | 359,237
|
Increase in 1911 .. - - 7,899| 2,144} - : el f a
Decrease in 1911 .. |] 25,197] 14,475] = - - 4,200] 7,645 21,498 | 19,976 347,317 | 97,280
60 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
. APPENDIX B.—
FISH LANDED.--STATEMENT of the Total Quantity and Value of Herrings taken by Nets
Seasons of the
EARLY SUMMER—continued. GREAT SUMMER AND AUTUMN
(1st April to 30th June.) (1st July to 31st Dec.)
No i DISTRICTS. Motor Sail Total. Steam. Motor.
Cw ‘a < Cwts. Cwts. Cwts. Cwts.
Landed. Value. Landed. Value. Landed. Value. Landed. Value. Landed. Value.
EAST COAST, £ £ £ £ £
1 Eyemouth .. aie 17,664} 38,037} 17,578 2,089 38,038 5,620 12,051 3,518 | 39,464 11,588
2 Leith .. i = - - 1,353 243 1,855 373 38 ilu - -
3| Anstruther .. .. 448 72| 4,195 792 6,029} 1,113} 8,876] 2,264] 1,414 240
4 Montrose ate ee 133 24 5,o13 865 6,811 1,244 11,746 3,776 3,752 1,140
5 | Stonehaven .. ne - ~ 4,067 626 4,067 626 - - - -
6 Aberdeen... ee 1,743 256} 18,062 3,309 82,770 | 15,291 172,044! 68,661 1,728 682
“f Peterhead .. ac 1,043 296 | 98,838] 15,554) 275,154} 45,129] 256,529| 89;560 1,172 451
8 Fraserburgh ae 7,879 | 1,469 | 142,512 | 23,628] 225,617] 40,912% 198,969] 73,560 |. 12,964 4,494
9 Banff .. Bs ts - - 12,134 2,101 14,755 2,559 5,628 1,767 - -
10 Buckie A a - - 22,960 4,193 30,670 5,86C 8,400 3,068 - -
11 Findhorn ae BK 52 17 6,546 1,209 8,761 1,584 3,609 VAR - -
12} Cromarty .. rey | = = = = = = = = = =
13 Helmsdale .. ae ~ ~ 161 45 161 45 - - - -
14 Lybster xe Su - - 616 129 616 129 - - - -
15} SWICK? CBAC hae bre 3,848] 648] 90,816] 18,845| 201,152] 45,301] 188,602] 77,042] 4,638 1,875
AGunicdaeae Ee 32,805 | 5,819 | 425,151] 73,628 | 896,456 | 165,786} 365,992 | 324,502 | 65,132] 20,470
Orkney and
Shetland,
16 Orkney AG al 552 233 | 35,055 8,758} 182,818] 34,011) 192,510] 75,509 2,026 838
17 Shetland oe oa | 3,282 702 | 117,002 | 23,406) 717,702 | 159,344] 518,854 | 220,790 1,211 544
CEE Saeed 3,834] 935] 152,057) 32,164 850,520 | 193,355} 711,364 | 296,299 3,287 1,382
|
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway .... aa 12| 24,542]. 6,044| 35,039 3,781 | 1,551 429
19 Barra .. fe as 945 299 | 39,650} 12,566 64,648 6,865 15372 438
20 | Loch Broom. = - 219 52 219 196 804 74
21} Jioch Carron and Sky e | 10 2 1,262 254 1,332 2,642 8,326 2,391.
22 | Fort-William 3 - 3,252 878| 21,760 2,090 - -
23 | Campbeltown - 24,280| 4,410; S'o94| 1,470| 32.374 = 44,500 12,594
24 | Inveraray .. ye 3,240 "675 3,382 713 6,622 - 3,842 765
25 Rothesay a 3% 2,870 601 1,635 330 4,503 -. 16,516 5,211
26 Greenock a ie - = PACU 294 1,277 737 3,700 Tite
27 | Ballantrae .. ae ih AGeehs 613] 2,349 462 5,566 - 11,540 3,063
West Coast Totals Payd cr 2 E 9 Q5 7 99 = 9° |
peter ad lown | \ 34,573 | 6,612] 85,662| 23,063} 173,342 | 45,037 47,022} 16,311} 91,651 26,080
| |
Totals brought
down.
East Coast . | 82,805 | 5,819 | 425,151 | 73,628} 896,456 | 165,786 | 865,992 | 324,502 | 65,1382 20,470
Orkney and Shetland | 3,834 935 | 152,057 | 32,164 | 850,520 | 193,355 9 °711,364 | 296,299 3,237 1,382
West Coast .. 34,573 | 6,612) 85,662} 23,063) 173,342| 45,037 47,022} 16,311 | 91,651 26,080
Grand Totals for 1911 71,212 | 13,366 | 662,870 | 128,855 |1,920,318 | 404,178 [1,624,378 | 637,112 | 160,020 47,932
Grand Totals for 1910 68,349 | 13,964 | 942,905 | 199,654 |2,544,807 | 572,885 11,513,542 | 530,108 | 119,664 36,968
Increase in1911 .. 2,863 -
2 = - 110,836 | 107,004 | 40,356 10,964
Decrease in1911_ .. = 598 | 280,035 | 70,799} 624,489 | 168,677 a - =
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
No. I.—continued.
from Steam, Motor, and Sailing Boats respectively and landed in SCOTLAND duri
Year 1911.
GREAT SUMMER AND AUTUMN—cont’d.
(ist July to 31st Dec.) TOTALS.
Sail. Total. Steam. Motor. Sail.
Cwts. Owts. ; Cwts. Cwts. Cwts.
Landed. Value Landed. Value. Landed. Value. Landed. Value. Landed. Value.
£ £ £ £ £
36,216 8,760 87,731 23,866 14,847 4,012 | 61,587 15,899 56,369 | 11,567
823 163 861 174 541 141 ~ - 10,979 Sula
20,151 4,859 29,941 7,363 9,762 2,513 2,320 405 78,181 | 18,021
36,603 | 10,491 52,101 15,407 PS eu 4,131 3,885 1,164 42,434} 11,467 |
S205) 2,271 8,205 Death - - _ - DAs PAr iD 2,897 |
30,384 | 11,078! 204,156! 80,421 f 235,223) 80,442 3,471 938 48,446 | 14,387
139,514 | 50,365 | 397,215 | 140,3764 431,958 | 118,881 2,215 747 | 288,352 | 65,919 |
237,619 | 82,124 | 449,552 | 160,17849 274,195} 89,375] 20,843 5,963 | 380,131 | 105,752
8,632 2,885 14,260 | 4,652 8,340 2,248 - - 20,766 4,986
4,005 1,400 12,405 4,468 16,193 4,759 - - 26,965 5,593
34,606 4,616 38,215 5,891 5,888 1,684 52 17 44,575 Gb17
357 53 357 53 ~ - - - 409 59 |
259 73 259 be - - - - 420 118
1,260 336 1,260 336 - - 1,384 468
143,761 | 56,097} 337,001} 185,014— 298,490 104,348 8,509 2,540 | 234,871) 75,108
702,395 | 235,571 |1,633,519 | 580,543 11,308,548 | 412,534 | 102,882 27,673 |1,197,054 | 326,030
ng the various
|
Se SS Ss ee ee ee re ETS EIS GUTS GoD OSS TER See ee Oe oe
73,843 | 26,240} 268,379) 102,587} 290,148| 100,686] 2,578 1,071 | 108,912] 35,003
110,430 | 41,137 | 630,495 | 262,471 1,140,583 | 360,426] 4,493 1,246 | 227,432] 64,543
184,273 | 67,377 | 898,874 | 365,058 [1,430,731 | 461,112| 7,071 217 | 336,344 | 99,546
|
43,705 | 11,808} 58,259) 16,018} 85,033] 23,624] 2,885 844} 70,700} 18,677 ||
31,103 | 10,826} 47,262] 18,1299 40,349] 14,882] 2,317 787 | 71,582 | 23,575 |
19,947 | 4,627| 21,159 4,897 908 196 304 74| 20,206} 4,684
60,326 | 12,600! 77,879| 17,6339 12,731) 3,533] 8,780 2,607 | 67,151 | 14,109
5,943 | 1,594| 12,995 3,684} 67,946| 17,007 - - 9,878 | 2,548
14,834] 4,198} 59,334] 16,792 1,186 202| 71,409| 17,532) 23,805] 5,844
5,811} 1,161 9,653 1,926 E ! 7,082 1,440 9,270! 1,883
4,888} 1,548] 21,404 6,759 fo a 19,456 5,818 7,676 | 1,963
4,386! 1,272] 10,131 3,124 2,892 999| 3,700 1,115 5,687} 1,569
7,305} 1,902) 18,845 4,965 ES = 27,007 7,067| 14,414] 3,643
195,248 | 51,536 | 336,921 | 93,927] 211,045] 60,393 | 142,940} 37,234] 299,869) 78,495
| |
702,395 | 235,571 |1,633,519 | 580,543 91,808,548 | 412,534 | 102,882 | 27,673 |1,197,054 | 326,030
184,273 | 67,377 | 898,874 | 365,058 §1,430,731 | 461,112| 7,071 2,317 | 336,344 | 99,546 |
198,248 | 51,536 | 336,921] 93,9274 211,045] 60,393 | 142,940] 37,234| 299,869 | 78,495 ||
1,084,916 | 354,484 |2,869,314 |1,039,528 12,950,324 | 934,039 | 252,893 | 67,224 |1,833,267 | 504,071
1,240, 863 372, 773 2.874, 069 | 939,849 §3,212,0u2 | 938,790 | 201,775 | 54,714 12,273,449 | 600,804
ee ee Cee ee | ee ce eee es | eee ees cee eee | ees eeepc | EE 9 ee Sareea RS
99,679
51,118
as 036,484 1,605,524 |
es
|
i]
GRAND TOTAL.
Owts.
Landed. Value.
£
132,803 31,478
11,520] 3,312
90,263 20,939
59,430| 16,762
12,272 2,897
287,140! 95,767
672,525 | 185,547
675,169 | 201,090
29,106 7,234 |
43,158 | 10,352
50,515 8,218
409 59 |
420 118
1,884 468
541,870 | 181,996 |
2,608,484 | 766,237
401,638 | 136,760
1,372,508 | 426,215
1,774,146 | 562,975
158,618 | 43,145 ||
114,248 | 39,144
21,418 4,954
88,662 | 20,249
| 77 B24 |i VOLBOE |
| 96,400! 23,578
16,352 3,323
27,132 7,781
12,279 3,683 |
41,421} 10,710 |
653,854 | 176,122 |
\
(2,608,484 | 766,237
11,774,146 | 562,975
653,854 | 176,122 |
— | —-- —-—)
7,226
>?
12,510 sip |
155,947 | 18,289 4,755 261,678 440,182
4,751
61
No.
eee
WCONIMHFwWN-H
er
16
17
lor)
bo
Appendices to Thirticth Annual Report
APPENDIX B.—No. I.—continued.
TOTAL QUANTITY OF FISH LANDED.—STATEMENT of the Total Quantity and Value of
the different kinds of Pelagic Fish taken by Nets and landed in ScOTLAND in the Year 1911.
TOTAL TAKEN BY
No. | DISTRICTS. Sprats. Sparlings. | Mackerel. ee
EAST COAST, Cwts. £ [Cwts £ Cwts. £
1 | Eyemouth, - - . td me 596] 134,564} 32,074
2 teith oi!) er he ect Wo Byala 388] 22554} 5,725
3 | Anstruther, : 2 4 1 11} = 90,423] 21,177
4 | Montrose, - . - - {10,990 | 1,321 158] 70,763} 18,272
5 | Stonehaven, - - a. sy, 2} 12,276 2,899
6 | Aberdeen, 1,996 292. 799 97,763
7 | Peterhead. 699] 676,419 | 186,246
8 | Fraserburgh, 831 680, 972} 201,921
Oi iBanf 2)”: a ee .. | 29,106| 7,284
10 | Buckie, - “ie : - e 23 43,550! 10,375
ll | Findhorn, — - : - - | 15,008 | 1,181 a 65,623 9,399
12 | Cromarty, - - soe Bi Ae 409 59
13 | Helmsdale, 420 118
14 | Lybster, 1,884 468
188 542, 940} 182,184
down,
eewn Cals carried 1 35,875 | 4,234 | 274| 850 | 19,869 | 4,802 )2,664,602 | 775,918
Orkney and
Shetland.
401,771 | 136,805
16 | Orkney,
907 1,379, 203 | 427,122
17 | Shetland,
Orkney and Shedand: Totals |
carried down,
952 1,780,974 | 563,927
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, 1,055} 163,678 44,200
19 | Barra, = 72 115, 235| 39,216
20 | Loch Broom, = 125 23,055 5,079
1,121] 94,976] 21,370
21 | Loch Carron and Skye,
22 ; Fort-William, =
23 Campbeltown,
Inveraray,
25 | Rothesay,
26 | Greenock,
27 | Ballantrae,
Le)
nw
42, 724} 11,165
675,056 | 180,185
98 | 21,176 | 3,965
West Coast Totes caue
down, -f
down.
East Coast, - - - | 35,875 | 4,234 | 274) 550 | 19,969 |.4,892 }2,664,602 | 775,918
Orkney and Shetland, < Lies 6, 828) ‘952h ,780,974 563, 927
West Coast, 26] "98 | 21,176 | 3,965 | °675,056| 180,185
Grand Totals for 1911, - - $85,875 | 4,234 300] 648 | 47,978 | 9,809 15,120,632 |1,520,025
Grand Totals for 1910, - - 9,675 | 2,894 | 325) 881 43, 831 10, 965 5, "741, 057 |1 609, 048
| Totals brought
Increase in 1911, - - - | 26,200 | 1,340 a a 4.
| Decrease in 1911, = Fe aA 1,156] 620,425 89,028
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 63
APPENDIX B.—No. I.—continued.
TOTAL QUANTITY OF FISH LANDED.—STATEMENT of the Total Quantity and Value of
the different kinds of Fish landed in Scotlaud in the Year 1911.
No.
CO COMI NP CODD eH
16
17
a - -
ick,
ROUND FISH.
DISTRICTS. Cop. LING.
Line and Net. Trawl. Line and Net. Trawl.
EAST COAST. Cwts. £ ([Cwts.| £
ee Tae 302 15607... ay
Leith, 423 279 | 6,280) 2,573
Anstruther, 86 Sd lala sae
Montrose, 272 207 262) 246
Stonehaven, 205 Cal eee Be
Aberdeen, - 118,301 | 34,107 | 57,693] 12,952
Peterhead, 2,266 ] a
Fraserburgh, 880 339 :
Banff, - - 8 4 =
Buckie, 2 146 57 ae
Findhorn, - - - 1s aes
Cromarty, . - 55 16 i
Helmsdale, - - - ef oy
Lybster, - - se aa
i 266 91 me
East Coast Tous car- F 6
ried. dawn, a 209,808 | 81,655 | 684,472) 284,347) 123,110 | 36,1389 |64,235) 15,771
Orkney and Shetland.
Orlaisy, - = 12 |, 14,543) | 4914 re 7,827|| 125 42 157
Shetlands 2.8. 8,029 2,012 is .. || 11,098 | 3,067 2
Orkney and at 22,572 | 6,926 | 24,782} 7,827] 11,223 | 3,109] 532] 157
Totals carried down,
WEST COAST,
Stornoway, - - {| 11,245 | 4,410 186 78/| 23,410 | 9,031 79 43
Barra, - - - - 1,714 437 = ae 3,123 901
Loch Broom, - - 9,226 | 2,812 sti Se 131 47 :
Loch Carron and Skye, 3,000 | 1,421 ee y 470 197 e
Fort-William, - - Gag he} 2s 295 401 192) 38,760 | 1,325 183 59
Campbeltown, - - 2,383 | 1,012 a an 75 35 ;
Inveraray, - - - 666 438 es ds 38 22 :
Rothesay, - - - 7369) Bil a a 64 47 ;
Greenock, - - - 801 796 178 60|| 1,426 395 40 10
Ballantrae, - - < 574. |. 2,047 ae abe 280 126 E
West Coast Totals car- x r a7
os. 2 43,097 |17,380] 765| 380] 32,777 |12,126 | 302] 112
Totals brought down.
East Coast, - || 209,808 | 81,655 | 684,472) 284,347|| 128,110 | 86,139 | 64,235) 15,771
Orkney and ‘Shetland, - 22,572 6,926 24,782 7,827 11,223 | 3,109 532) 157
West Coast, - - 43,227 | 17,380 765 330} 32,777 | 12,126 302} 112
Grand Totals for 1911, 275,607 105,961 710,019} 292,504) 167,110 | 51,374
Grand ‘Totals for 1910, 301,695 119, 629 | 678,533) 289,827] 153,081 | 51,471
Increase in 1911, - - x: be 31,486) 2,677)| 14,029
Decrease in 1911,- - 26,088 | 13,668 a, ae a 97
64 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
. APPENDIX B.—
TOTAL QUANTITY OF FISH LANDED.—STATEMENT of the Total Quantity
ROUND
No. DISTRICTS. TorRsK (TUSK). SAITHE (COAL FIsH).
Lineand Net. Trawl. Line and Net.
11 | Findhorn, - -
12 | Cromarty, - :
13 | Helmsdale, - -
14 | Lybster. - :
EAST COAST. Cwts.
1 | Eyemouth, - - - oe
2 | Leith, - - - - 15
3 | Anstruther, . - fs
4 | Montrose, - - - 1
5 | Stonehaven, - - a =
6 ; Aberdeen, - : ~_ 4436 108,237 | 15,047
7 | Peterhead, - : z 19 7,401 | 1,340 ~— ee
8 | Fraserburgh, — - - 26 1,790 435
9 | Banff, - - - - a 29 7
10 | Buckie, = = -
ip Wick, + ye | 1,090} 171
East Coast Tomi - | ae 4
Sen oa : “7 {114,879 | 4,517 | 1,626 16,177 | 3,006 [112,610 | 15,748
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, - - - 11,595 492 79
17 | Shetland, - - - || 3,269 14.006
Orkney and Shetland ) ll ¢ 4
Totals carried down, § mae, = = is
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, - ~ py ees 2,429 17,991 4] 5
19 | Barra, - - - : 50 2,470 :
20 | Loch Broom, x 2,108
21 | Loch Carron and Skye, e, Soe 3,052 %.
22 | Fort-William,- - - 106 1,861 161 31
23 Campbeltown, - - 5 1,854 ae! aad
944 Inveraray, \- 9 bose ae | 233 :
25 | Rothesay, - . : te 1,081 ee
26 | Greenock, - - 38 167 477 57
27 | Ballantrae, - - sa | it 688 é
West Coast Totals car- ) || 5 go | -
Pay dbed i 2,623} 609 32,005 | 5,140] 679 93
Totals brought down.
East Coast, - 14,379 | 4,517 437 || 16,177 | 3,006 [112,610 | 15,748
Orkney and Shetland. - || 3,269} 545 48 25,601 2,097 2 79
West Coast, . - 2,623} 609 9 || 32,005 Pe 679 93
Grand Totals for 1911, /20,271| 5,671 |1,663| 446 |) 73,783 | 10,243 [113,781 | 15,920
Grand Totals for 1910; |/16634| 5104311,546| 450 || 71,429 | 9,189 |139,860 | 23,217
EES CS EEE ee ee eee ee
Increase in 1911,- —- | 3,637 r 117
1
Decrease in 1911,- -
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 65
No. I.—continwed.
and Value of the different Kinds of Fish landed in Scotland in the Year 1911.
FISH.
HADDOCK. WHITING. CONGER HEL. GURNARDS,
Line and Net. Trawl. Lineand Net. Trawl. pene Trawl. eae Trawl.
Cwts. es Cwts £ Cwts Cwts. £ || Cwts. Cwts.| £}Cwts.| £
4,015) 3,698 1,001 Pe Me 3 AS TOn, =. cn,
7,871| 6,024 199, 905 84, 835 143 90} 35,423) 11,216 184 Se leAL.O2L) 265
6,198 4,498 83 ©. ve 123 BEA Ch eae a
12,141} 7,759 41, 860 16, 644 524 3,790} 1,188) 29 ae hee 264, 49
Boal. 3,079 1,214 er 3 Te bidet | eal ret
5,991; 2,759 600, 442 318, 827 2,067 778 86, 864 35,092)| 2,942 .. |... 12,809] 299
2,051 1,394 : k 578 Pee. 95 Bete eape A i Bi Se ae
6,156} 3,402 58 “22 289 246 Seagiihed
20, 081 10, 872 : 33 2,766) 1,11 12 rhaiese
12, 033 Z 054 34 14 pm ee to
16,238 10,660 401 a Pia’
11,997; 6,429 171 6 eae Be
7,998| 3,135 307 3 Sore
715 298 iP ee Veale
2,888 852 6 87 64) 13
121,310) 71,909} 842,265) 420,328) 9,584) 4,458] 126,077| 47,496) 3,750} 1,640]764/247|| 112) 23}4,694) 611
39 20], 70
alk E912
39 90/1 1,982] 473
10,336] 3,852 189 69 369] 88 4]| 7,893
20 6 : 763
3,382] 1,324 286} 115 229
1,754] 952) |. a 941| 119 280
1,248} 856] 3,233] 1,606] 216] 213 155|| 17,553) 4,
285} 254]. a 449} 412 75
41 28 20; 20 61
252} 25). a 198} 198 919
51 63 654} 3922/1 +1311 165 97|| 200
368] 250 1,996 1,468 1,421
4,081] 1,997|| 3,906] 2,798
121,310} 71,909] 842,265] 420,328] 9,584) 4,458] 126,077] 47,496 3,750
28,261] 11,607 39 90|| 1,982] 473 7
17,737| 7,836) 4,081] 1,997] 3,906] 2.7981 532) 186!) 29,387
167,308| 91,352] 846,385] 422,345) 15,4721 7,729] 126,609) 47,682] 33,144'11794}398|289
126,995] 67,628] 795,644) 461,032|| 13,657} 7,459] 137,242] 58,064) 25,733/10661]733/240
|. A 7421) 1,238h115} 49!
10,633 fo er ee eee
40,313] 23,724| 50,741
38,687
66
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX B.—
TOTAL QUANTITY OF FISH LANDED.—STATEMENT of the Total Quantity and
DISTRICTS.
CATFISH.
ROUND FISH
Monks (ANGLERS).
a a - — -_ § —
© CONTI OD CUP C9 1D
16
17
EAST COAST.
Eyemouth, — - . =
Leith, - - - -
Anstruther, - - -
Montrose, - - -
Stonehaven, - -
Aberdeen, - - -
Peterhead, - - =
Fraserburgh, - - -
Banff, - - - -
Buckie, - - - -
Findhorn, - - :
Cromarty, - - -
Helmsdale,_ - - -
Lybster, - - - -
Wick, - - - -
East Coast Totals carried }
down, - - - -
Orkney and Shetland.
Orkney, - - - -
Shetland, - - -
Orkney and Shetland).
Totals carried down, - §
WEST COAST.
Stornoway, - - -
Barra, - ame Po -
Loch Broom, - 2
Loch Carron and Skye, -
Fort-William, - -
Campbeltown, - =
Inveraray, - - -
Rothesay, - - -
Greenock, - S 2
Ballantrae, - - -
West Coast Totals car-
ried down, - - I
Totals brought down.
Kast Coast, - =
Orkney and Shetland, -
West Coast, = 2
Grand Totals for 1911, -
Grand Tstals for 1910, -
Increase in 1911, - :
Decrease in 1911, - -
866
10
25
312 | 26,742
1 re
2 51
B15) 26,793
Trawl.
Cwts 28
11,238 | 3,983
912 | 380
14,597 | 2,885
26,742 | 6,648
6, 665
332 125,693 | 6,470
Trawl.
Cwts. 28
1,811} 543
645 | 210
19,044 | 3,545
15 4
a ;
19 5
21,500 | 4,258
sols
21,519 | 4,303
23126 | 47961
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 67
No. I.—continued.
Value of the different Kinds of Fish landed in Scotland in the Year 191).
—continued.
2 ahead kal? defi
HakE, | TOTALS OF ROUND FISH, No,
+ GRAND TOTAL OF
ROUND FY'snH.
Line. Trawl. Line and Net.
Cwts. £ | Cwts. £ Cwts. £ £ Cwts. £
2 3 8,753 6,307]... oe 8,753 6,307
x 36 18)} 23,953) 14,485] 337,544) 138,665 361,497 153,100
Seas WTF 4904 O.755) i, 17,429 9.735
9 5|| 27,549} 14,116) 58,434; 24,035 85,983 38,151
12,476 5,727 12,476 5,727
5 97,573| 9,126 27,576 9,197
Pp 20,075} 8,423 89 46|| 20,164 8,469
29,796} 14,871]... a
25,616} 12,894
32.211} 17,373
© CONT OV CO DDE
| 16,031] 8,557 16,031 8,557 || 12
22.378] 6,972 22,378 6,972 || 13
| 5,068| 1,805 5,068 1,805 || 14
| 29,804 8,378 || 15
29,804) 8,37
197 | 20,315} 12,780)| 499,383) 203,856]1,905,300) 808,711|| 2,404,683 | 1,012,567
27,330/ 5,916) 25,845] 8,083 58,175 | 13,999 || 16
65,615, 18849] is 65,615 | 18,849 || 17
92,945] 24,765) 25,8451 8,083]/ 118,790] 32,848
279 | 191 | 20,270] 12,757 200,671 65,132 1,509,230 645,964] 1,709,901 | 711.096
6 Ae ey 1 7
|
|
59 26|| 74,546] 24,701 671 252|| 75,217 | 24,9538 || 18
46 Se | (201Ge 2) Ma 8,186 2,010 || 19
ie 15,355] 4,751). a 15,355 4,751 || 20
19 9.649} 3.364) ... a 9,649 3.364 || 21
93 52|| 81,564 10,031] 4,877| 2173] 36,441/ 12,204 || 99
8 5,129] 2079... af 5,129 2,079 || 93
% 1,059 58 1,059 582 || 24
71 3,954, 2,191) ... A 3,954 2,191 || 25
4 26], 2,818) 1,597] 1,581 512 4,399 2,109 || 26
ae. 4 10,534) 5,160)... ail 10,534 5,160 || 97
808 104|| 162,794) 56,466] 7,129} 2,957 169,923 | 59,403
287 | 197 } 20,315] 12,780|| 499,383} 203,856]1,905,300| 808,711)| 2,404,683 | 1,012,567
20 .. | .. || 92945] 24,765) 25,845] 8.083|/ 118,790 | ° 32.848
308 | 250] 248] 104//162,794| 56,466) 7,129 2.937] 169,923 | 597403
615 | 452 | 29,563) 12,884)| 755,122) 285,087]1,938,274| 819,731]; 2,693,396 | 1,104,818
277 | 231 114,947) 11,349)| 712,099) 272,159/1,898,014| 875,478) 2,610,113 | 1,147,537
388 | 221 | 5,616] 1,535]/ 43,023] 12,928
E
co:
OD
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX B.—
TOTAL QUANTITY OF FISH LANDED.—STATEMENT of the Total Quantity
FLAT
No. DISTRICTS. . 'TURBOT. HALIBUT.
peas Trawl. Line. Trawl.
EAST COAST. Cwts.| ££ [Cwts. £ | Cwts. § jCwts| £
1 | Eyemouth, - - - ee = eat ns ne ae Pee ae e
2 | Leith, - - - - Sak ae 22re 4. 6,262 72 135 }1,253) 2,501
3 | Anstruther, - ae BY or ee 8 14g tee
4 | Montrose, - - - anf Se 155 763 52 135 38 110)
5 | Stonehaven, - - ae <3 2 cP 25 Pay! ees le
6 | Aberdeen, - - - 1 4 41,904 | 8,958 || 39,507 | 79,864 17,406) 15,148
7 | Peterhead, - - - an a K 2 a 3 273 586 04.2 eee
8 | Fraserburgh, - - 1 a. eye 1. 119 2385
9 | Banff, - - - - 2 ae a ct 3 5 a
10 | Buckie, - - - a oe ~ Ba 42 rep ae
11 | Findhorn, - - - zt st ‘o we 20 OO Mu.
12 | Cromarty, - - - = a ~ ue ae ae ee
13 | Helmsilale, - - - Es at ae oe 5 oh eee
14) Lybster,)- -- - i os Be ae bee be D.
15 | Wick, - - - - ye es Bs ~ 147 237
Oped EA et Tia et —— —_] —— ——— 2) ee
eae car- i 2 7 | 4,838 | 14,988 || 40,278 | 81,355 |8,697)17,709
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, -
- 245 458
17 | Shetland, - -
| 1,158 | 1,682
Orkney and Shetland
Totals carried down,
1,403 | 2,140
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, - - - 45 3 || 1,839 8
19 | Barra, - - é 5 "a 89 ae
20 | Loch Broom, 10 ae
1 “a3
22 | Fort-William, = 37 214 3
23 | Campbeltown, - - 1
24 | Inveraray, -
25 | Rothesay, - -
26 | Greenock, - - - Fis
27 | Ballantrae, - - - 93
“9 || 566
West Coast Totals car- 142
ried down, - -
Totals brought down.
East Coast, - 2
Orkney and Shetland, - -
. i, 403 os 140
West Coast, 2 2 142
“49 |} 2.750 | 3, 836 |
Grand Totals for 1911, 144
Grand Totals for 1910, 173 17,347 || 87,594 |7 74, 454 12,026)21, ‘934
Increase in 1911, - at ae ai
Decrease in 1911, - 29 70 | 453
— +> — —- - ————
2,315
21 | Loch Carron and Skye, a
of the Fishery Board for Scotland,
No. I.—continued.
and Value of the different kinds of Fish landed in Scotland in the Year 1911.
69
FISH.
Sote (LEMON SOLE). FLOUNDERS, PLAICE. No.
in of nd Trawl Hine. a Trawl, yee P nd Trawl.
Cwts.| £ | Cwts. £ Cwts, £ |Cwts.| § Cwts. £ Cwts. £
6| 20 coe st 3 Se “4 fe Vic he o) 1
1 2] 9,859 |17,246 || 1,772 | 1,077 | 982 | 1,276 || 1,466 | 1,423/13,276 |14,531 || 2
be a aE 82 S20 hs, a 1,825 | 1,480 26 20 3
9| 27] 2,206 | 4,341 32 14 1,273 , 1,031} 3,756 | 3,530 |} 4
39 | 39 he o ab wa 107 LOA). ep ee 5
ae 31,051 | 60,125 “ 644 974| 20,099 |35,933 || 6
28 | 56 2 2 275 | 135 967 | 1,332 2 i
zz 2 3 6 foi 115 168 3 4 8
289 | 1,028 i co 30 16 1,004 |. 1,923): -... 9
- ae 65 6Ol 10
é 1,598 |1,308 802 655 it
297 | 147 1,657 | 1,322 12
32 24 1,319 873 13
15 12 ihe 14
918 | 366 15
372 | 1,172] 43,121 181,720 || 5,054 |3,181 | 982 | 1,276 |) 11,244 | 11,295|37,162 |54,020
- 54 ty 16
2 we? 32 17 17
2 54 32 17
2 14 || 1,688 25 ca] Mee ak ee Ola:
ab 921 a 57 30 a 19
is 13 ES 197 107 eee tes.
60 248 Ne, 148 88 ‘a 21
3 249 269 3 ue. 561 725 || 22
ie3 ay ee 292 445 tye 23
ee ah 18 18 of 24
Fe 171 125 161 ae ae 25
Ee 12 157 12 166 178 66 72 || 26
10 (oa! 831 || 1,938 | 2,331} 1,311 | 1,688 |} 27
70 275 || 4,178 | 1,951 871 |} 2,984 | 3,861 1,996 | 2,527 |
372 |1,172/43,121 |81,720 || 5,054 |3,181 | 982 | 1,276 || 11,244 | 11,295) 37,162 |54,020
ee tie 3 [Gea 7a & Beh eaten 32 17
726 | 871 || 2,984 | 3,361
444 |1,264 143,325 |81,995 || 9,286 | 5,159 |1,708 | 2,147 |) 14,210 | 14,673|39,158 | 56,547
219 | 556|44,037 |79,837 |) 9,890 | 5,626 13,098 | 3,440 |/13,567 | 12,450137,728 | 58,622
1,996 | 2,527
70 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX B.—
TOTAL QUANTITY OF FISH LANDED.—STATEMENT of the Total Quantity
FLAT
No. DISTRICTS. BRILL, Dass,
Line and i
Net. Trawl. eee Trawl.
——— ee ee
| $$$ $$$ | | — ——————_—__—_—_-———- ] —_———
EAST COAST. £
Eyemouth, - - -
Leith, - - - -
Anstruther, -
Montrose,
Stonehaven,
Aberdeen,
Peterhead, -
Fraserburgh,
Banff, -
10 | Buckie,
11 | Findhorn,
12 | Cromarty,
13 | Helmsdale, -
14 Eypsteny
15 | Wick,
© CONIC Or CO ror
359
East Coast ‘I’ aeis car- 3
ried down,
Orkney and Shetland.
kO }) ‘Orkoey, ../.-
17 | Shetland, -
Orkney and Shetland
Totals carried down,
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, -
19 | Barra, - .
20 | Loch Broom, -
21 | Loch Carron and Sky 2
22 | Fort-William,
23 Campbeltown,
24 | Inveraray, - - -
25 | Rothesay,
26 | Greenock, - - -
27 | Ballantrae, - : -
West Coast Totals car-
ried down,
Totals brought down.
Kast Coast, -
Orkney and Shetland,-
West Coast,
147 359
291 758 || 3, 401 i 755 |10,269| 3,106
Grand Totals for 1911,
Grand Totals for 1910,
Increase in 191], - 3
Decrease in 1911,
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 71
No. I.—continued.
and Value of the different kinds of Fish landed in Scotland in the year 1911.
FISH.
WITCHES. MEGRIMS. TOTALS OF Fiat FISH. No,
GRAND TOTALS
OF FLAT FISH.
Line. Trawl. Line. Trawl. Line and Net.
Cwts.| €] Cwts. £ |\Cwts.! £7 Cwts, £ Cwts. £ Cwts. & Cwts. £
fl Zo ee ee amb Ay: 9 oa eae m 9 25 |) 1
2,116 | 2,011 || ... |...] 1,141] 879]] 3,654 | 2,894 | 36,980) 45,279] 40,634) 48,166 || 2
& alee Oe 1:1 2.5584 1 854 26 90) 2584| 1,874] 3
169| 192 ]/ ... |... 189] 166|} 1,905 | 1,500] 8,197} 9,636|| 10,102] 11,136|| 4
IP Sei. SS sect Se hee 347 | 256 - i, 347 256 || 5
| 12,063 | 13,460 |)... |... |14,417 {13,472 |]40,471 |81,026 | 89,447] 148,415|| 129,918 | 229,441 || 6
x Be Seabee ne: 2 1|| 2,481 | 2,564 6 5 2.4871 2569] 7
953 | 425 10 13) 263 438 || 8
1326 2971, Me 1,326] 2,971|| 9
107 | 136 107 136 || 10
2,420 | 1,988 2,420) 1,988 || 11
1,988 | 1,487 1,988| 1,487 || 12
1,356 | 906 1,356 906 || 13
15 12 15 12 || 14
1,108 | 621 1,108 621 || 15
14,348 | 15,663 15,749 |14,518 || 59,998 |98,g5 |134,666| 203,361)| 194, 664 | 302,026
299| 485]... wh 299 485 || 16
1,429. | 1.8031... a 1,489| 1,803 || 17
1,738 | 2,288]... - 1,738| 2,288
S 1,122] 371 1,122 871 || 19
Se 220 | 129 220 129 || 20
oy 462} 291]... ea 462 291 || 21
93 483 | 605] 1,184} 1,160] 41,667] 1,765 || 22
* Babe C469 t i 307 469 || 23
os 13 SP make 2 13 18 || 24
- it 986 | 3481... a 286 348 || 25 |
35 || 32 6|| 923 | 1,626 929} 902l 1,145] 1,828 || 26
2,779 | 3,089 |. 1,960] 2,519] 4.739] 5,608 || 27
158 || 32 29 || 10,181] 9,542] 3,595} 4,029] 13,776] 13,571
114,348 | 15,663 || ... |... | 15,749 [14,518 |/59,998 |98,665 | 134,666) 203,361)| 194,664 | 302,026
a es ely ee SiG yea oe a is 1.738 | 2,288
3 158 || 32 99 110,181 | 9,542] 3,595] 4,029| 13,776 | 13,571
.. | 14,696 | 15,821 || 32 15,794 14,547 71.917 |110,495]138, 261/207 ,390)| 210,178 | 317,885
. | 15,714 | 16,689 || 1 | ...] 17,960 /13,564 || 64,847 |95,178 [145,937|215,297|| 210,784 | 310,475
983 || 7,070 |15,317 7,410
na a zt pe ol
7,676| 7,907|| 606
72 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX B.—
TOTAL QUANTITY OF FISH LANDED.—STATEMENT of the Total Quantity
SKATES AND Rays. SQuUIDs. UNCLASSIFIED
No. DISTRICTS.
Lineand Net, Trawl. Trawl. Line and Net.
EAST COAST. Cwts.| £ ||Cwts.| & || Cwts. £&
Eyemouth, . : ‘ : 5 ot a ae as
Leith, . : ‘ , ; : 178] 4,033) 849 16 7
Anstruther, . 3 : , ; i ee Re a
Montrose, 758) = 175 19 5
Stonehaven, . ; : , ‘ 5 ee ees Hy? ch.
Aberdeen, . , ; - 3 14,601 | 48,597 10,384|| 198 61 127 16
Peterhead, ' 3 if yet wee
Fraserburgh,
Banff,
10 | Buckie,
11 | Findhorn,
12 | Cromarty,
13 | Helmsdale,
14 | Lybster,
16} Wick, .
© CONT OU CODD
68,074 | 15,693 | 48,391/ 11,409|| 233 73 256 119
East Coast Totals carried down,
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, : : : . : 231 16 4
17 | Shetland, : : : : ; 1,981 Ra
Orkney and Shetland Totals a [ae eae E S| fa
ried down, . I gee = :
WEST COAST.
18 |*Stornoway, . : . 5 . || 10,124] 1,674 Ot ee Le 3,396 530
19 | Barra, . ; : : : £ a 415 109 = af ote 3 1
20 | Loch Broom, : : : 56 25 z 6 3
21 | Loch Carron and Skye, . . : 219 ky (Dee 4 1
22 | Fort-William, ; ; E . || 12,860} 3,538 295 79 é ae
23 Campbeltown, : 3 . 207 60 A :
24 | Inveraray, . : ; ; ‘ 17 4 :
25 | Rothesay, . ; ; : ~ || 244 88 cf
26 | Greenock, ‘ F ‘ : ‘ 325 95 61 14 5 4
27 | Ballantrae, . é , : : 2,600 973 128 43 20 4
West Coast Totals carried down, . || 27,067} 6,641 562} 155 3,434 548
| Totals brought down.
| East Coast, . : a . || 68,074 | 15,693 | 48,391) 11,409]| 2383 73 256 119
| | Orkney andShetland, . © . || 2912] 317]. biti p see 16 4
| West Coast, : F . || 27,067| 6,641 “155... pe 3,434 543
| trand Totals for 1911,,. ; . || 97,353 | 22,651 | 48,953) 11,564) 233 73 || 3,706 666
Grand Totals for 1910, . : . || 87,238 | 20,502 | 50,777; 10,800), 865}; 481) 2,383 524
| Increasé.in-1911,— |: -—| ewe O16 12149 Boe, 764||- «.. | vr A pa a
| Decrease in 1911, : - He ae: 6382} 408 ae aS
Note.—Figures given under ‘‘ Trawl ’ exclude Herrings and Mackerel taken
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 73
No. I.—continued.
and Value of the different kinds of Fish landed in Scotland in the Year 1911.
KINDS. GRAND TOTAL QUANTITY AND VALUE OF FISH LANDED.
: No.
'Trawl. Net (Pelagic). y pene Trawl. TOTAL.
Cwts. £ Cwts. £ Cwts. £ Cwts. £ Cwts. £
ve ma 134,564 32,074 8,997 6,428 we Pe 143,561 38,502 a!
656 | 193 22,554 5,725 28,049 17,507 | 379,229 | 184,986 429,832 208,218 2
we ee 90,423 2177 20,059 11,618 26 20 110,508 32,815 3
21 11 70,763 18,271 29,858 15,769 67,429 33,852 168,050 67,902 4
at i 12,276 2,899 12,891 5,998 a3 oe 25,167 8,897 5
583 | 111 292,799 97,763 306,098 | 160,775 91,648,055 | 804,935 | 2,241,952 | 1,063,473 6
= - 676,419 | 186,246 31,114 11,966 9. 6 707,542 198,218 7
680,972 | 201,921 20,836 9,029 102 60 701,910 211,010 8
29,106 7,234 31,165 17,857 ae ay 60,271 25,091 9
43,550 10,375 25,862 13,106
69,412 93.481 || 10
65,523 | 9,399] 34,646 | 19,368 100,169 28,767 || 11
409 59 18,039 | 10,048 18,448 10,107 |} 12
420 118 23,744 7,881 24,164 7,999 || 13
1,884 468 5,139 1,824 7,023 2,292 |) 14
542,940 | 182,184
——— | — | |
1,260 | 315 || 2,664,602
81,214 | 9,159 574,154 | 193,343 || 15
318, 383 [2,089,850 {1,023,869 | 5,382,163 | 2,118,115
775,913] 627,711
401,771 | 136,805
1,379,203 | 427,122
1,780,974 | 563,927
27,876 | 6,477
69,035 | 20,897
455,492 | 151,365 || 16
1,448,238 | 448,019 || 17
1,903,730 | 599,384
25,845 | 8,083
163,678 | 44,200] 91,652} 29,501 978 419 | 256,308 74,120 || 18
115,235 | 39,216 9,726 | 2,482 ie fe 124,961 41,698 || 19
93,055 | 5,079} 15,637 | 4,908 ng ye 38,692 9,987 || 20
94,976 | 21,370] 10,334 | 3,740 ve - 105,310 25,110 || 21
16 2 || 77,870! 19,686] 44,907| 14,174] 6372] 3,414] 129,149 37,224 || 29
97,205 | 23,767 5,643 | 2,608 the a 102,848 26,375 || 23
17,805 | 3,599 1,089 604 18,894 4,208 || 24
oe, 2 oe 29,460 | 8,226 4.484 | 2,627 Ee is 33,944 10,858 || 25
4 1 13,048 | 3,997 4.071 | 3.3224 1,868 729 13.987 7,978 || 26
42,724 | 11,165] 15,983] 9,226] 2,088] 2,562 60,145 22,953 || 27
20 3 675,056 | 180,185
1,260 | 315 || 2,664,602 | 775,913
.. |... || 1,780,974 | 563,927
20 3 || 675,056 | 180,185
627,711 | 318,333 }2,089,850 |1,023,869 | 5,382,163 | 2,118,115
96,911 | 27,374] 25,845| 8,083 | 1,903,730 | 599,384
203,476 | 73,192} 11,306| 7,124] 889,838 | 260,501
—— | — — — Y E Ce LS TSE TEES. | SS
928,098 | 418,899 [2,127,001 {1,039,076 | 8,175,731 | 2,978,000
1,280 | 318 || 5,120,632 |1,520,025
6,438 | 920 || 5,741,057 |1,609,048 866,567 | 388,363 ]2,102,031 |1,102,976 | 8,709,655 | 3,100,387
cy OB ye 9 61,531 | 30,536] 24,970) __... 2 2
5,158 | 602 || 620,425 | 89,023 a * 63,900 | 533,924 | 122,387
by this method, and included under ‘‘ Net (Pelagic). See pp, 118-119.
74
No.
(© CONT OR OH Wh
16
17
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX B.—
TOTAL QUANTITY OF FISH LAN DED.—STATEMENT of the
Total Value of all Fish
| SHELL
|
DISTRICTS.
Oysters. Mussels. Clams.
EAST COAST. No. £ Cwts. £ Cwts. £
Eyemouth, ‘ ; : . aa ay a Bee a oe
Leith, : : ? : A 7,600 25 | 2,020 203 410,145 | 1,525
Anstruther, . ; i ’ es ie 14,087 705 60 5
Montrose, . : ‘ : : Bs a 54,359 | 2,259 6 1
Stonehaven, : : F otis =F es a a —
Aberdeen, ; : ; ; Mi ee a ad 50 5
Peterhead, : ‘ 5 : sf = 292 17 uz 1
Fraserburgh, é ay sia ahs i
Banff,
Buckie, . : 5 5 : .f ie ee ee
Findhorn, . é : ; : “hd th 9,620 481
Cromarty, : ; ; ; “Is ae 5,590 231
Helmsdale, : : ; : ue ts 300 45
Lybster, 3 : 5 : van + a ‘isa
Wick,
East Coast Totals carried down, 7,600 | 25 | 86,768 | 3,941 [10,261 | 1,536
Orkney and Shetland.
Orkney, . : : ; : oe te ie sae
Shetland, , : ; : - “ 120 6
Orkney and Shetiand: “Totals 120 6
carried down, se ne
WEST COAST.
Stornoway, ; : ; : ast re! 173 22
Barra, ‘ : : : ie a 64 10
Loch Broom, ‘a i : : ae, as 1,788 9]
Loch Carron and skye, a: Bt rn ae
Fort- William, ; : ate a :
Campbeltown, : : fk Ss a6 oe fe
Inveraray, : ; : 3 17,445 83 25 6
Rothesay, . : : : : ite oe 2,776 254
Greenock, . : : : . de ak 7,132 304
Ballantrae, ; 5 ‘ : 1,129,000 | 3,967 4,371 432
West Coast Totals carried down, |! 1,146,445 | 4,050 | 16,329 | 1,119
| Totals brought down.
|
| East Coast, : : 7,600 25 | 86,768 | 3,941 }10,261 | 1,536
| Orkney and Shet and, : ‘ i xt 120 6 a as
West Coast, . - + |] 1,146,445 | 4,050 J 16,329 | 1,119
Grind Totals tor eee || 1,154,045 | 4,075 103,217 | 5,066 |10,261 | 1,536
Grand Totalsfor 1910, . . || 877,123 | 3,473 | 98,817 | 4,476 | 9,947 | 1,501
Increase in 1911, * : : 276,921 602 4,400 590 314 35
Decrease in 1911, : = A tr ~~ ane =
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
No. I.—continued.
Total Quantity and Value of the different kinds of Shell Fish, and of the
landed in Scotland in the Year 1911.
FISH.
GRAND
TOTAL
VALUE OF
ALL FISH
LANDED.
£
40,702
213,620
36,262
72,738
10,231
1,063,686
198, 440
212,523
25,999
23,482
29,330
10,825
8,489
2,311
195,964
2,144,602
156,457
448, 489
2,144,602
604,946
295,807
"8,045,355
3170, 147
Lobsters, Crabs, Vale.
25 No. £
3,076 155 | 366,570 2,200
9°800 526 | 515,294 5,402
13,823 585 | 282.616 3447
16,700 782 | 2267861 4. §36
1175 21 132/070 1,334
625 40} 21,984 213
405 24] 18,720 292
1,464 751 136,738 1,513
100 5 | 150,200 908
25 1 e 1
1,130 76 1,100 563
895 33 | 21.600 718
3,825 254) 18,471 490
140 7 1,920 19
46,149 | 3,053] 190,986 4,621
99,262 | 5,678 | 2,085,130 1,818 | 26,487
69,410 | 4,450] 88,318 s09| 1544 5,092
. * : : 2,380 470
69,410 88,318 5,562
89,112 25,590 4,239
93,483 a 5,738
74.724 | 3,689 _ 3946
63,487 | 3569] 47.768 5,170
55,252 | 2.065] 17,620 2670
46,062 | 2°156 360 2.721
16,996 756 i 1161
3°531 184 120 767
6,220 391 - 865
24499 866 | 92,386 8,029
473,296 | 21,973 | 183,844 35,306
99,262 | 5,678] 2,085,130 | 13,489 | 11,516 | 1,818 | 26,487
69.410 | 4.450] 88,318 488 | 3,189| 618] 5,562
473,296 | 217973 | 1837844 673 | 25.939 | 7,491 | 35,306
641,968 | 32,101 | 2,357,292 | 14,650 | 40,644 | 9,927 | 67,355
697,657 | 34,795 | 22077056 | 13831 | 46.540 | 11,684 | 69,760
a 5 150,236 819 %
55,689 | 2,694 i 2,405
124,792
75
No.
© OONI MD OUP CO De
16
(ea0qe popnpul
PVE 906 GoP PEST 7. = rare sais rat aad — = ~~ — ‘SYM 4leq Joy posn YSt iT
610°CF — 1202‘0% = = — — — — — ~~ _ — — | HSI TIV 40 aOTV A TVLOY,
678 'T ae 0066 = a can a 7 — = a = — — ‘" onTRA [RIO],
LT 98 VG LPT oe a ser i ae i = — — — ‘SUM. ° poyIssepug
989°T | 00S°Z0E] 1Z0°S | OLe’99g] = — oer = as = =< = = = oe ne Gs ES he
OFT GhI'g | SaT P20G sh oa ie as oe 7 = = —_ — — ONL. 4 * g104sqory
| “HSI. TTAHHS
OLT‘Eh | STE‘F8T | Z0G‘8e | TOS‘EFT| FIF'9 | F968 | 8s0'sE | L6S°FET] OGP'PES | FIL‘SZT] ZO | LH8FT 7 eth cs Seed aL
g OT 96 C&G | 96 GES = eas 96 GES = ek ae Salt rca cate ‘skey pure soqzeyxg
>: 2: adi ¢ @ c e a — |e : — — — — ; ‘< ‘gzepuno,
S, |& 6 103 9 03 9 sm es (VA 9 a a zz: a ae ** ‘safog UoWeT
cs Or C peas Ae Ti iy. ay oe as Tan ae ns ies Sed: . . 66 ‘qnq ee
«a - fiz i! G T rp — — iT z —— _— cae sek : : 66 ‘ome
3 IT LT 68 StI 68 StI a rae 68 StT = er, = =< oa = “Yysyyep
= 9 96 OT 8P Or SP = a OT SP = = ae — : i ‘epreutne)
= = saat G ¢ G g ie shai j g ae ser = = EE * ‘soury ‘sjoq tesu0g
“| e9 96 816 l00T | 816 T00°T = gee Gs LOO Tsai ae ea rE eit ‘ SSOUTFTT AA
2 gceZ isocs |s69's | ctor [s69's- |ctior | — = 7-41 8696 J eT0 F — = sae = " soury ‘syooppeyT
8 i Ewe g iE G i = = T G — = = = = ea “(YStyT [VOD) eyATeY
= 69 86 | 9ST 606 9eT GOS — or 9ST GOS i 5 = oe peace BOTTTET eye
— oar Fe vI && ial 6& Shes ae = aad " S$70N
S Strt |94t'e [sert | 622's | 606‘T | 886‘S as =e G0 28866. i = + at = r+. * seurry “Surppop
S | CTT 806 =e ea SIT 806 aes aS =e var ; ; soury “pop
i aE =) Ole» | 969. T94‘T aa e= 196 T94‘T | 964 T94'T = = = Sr : +) eTeOe
8 €1G°8E | SEO LLT | S8L4F'1E | SOS‘sst}] — — [82P'TS | S08°ZST] 99726 |9G6°LIT] S10 | L478FT = -- ; ‘ sqony ‘SOULIIO FY
% 53 eal 53 Ro ®) F Egat Ooo Sena f 94) t “gasp t “FAY t Ese)
i)
= ‘OnTe A ‘gam ‘onqeA |A99uen?y} -ontea |Aq.gueng} ‘onpea |A47,9uen?y} “onte a pee ‘ranqe A jAqZ,9uen%]} ‘ontea |49.4uUeN?)
XN oe oy amass en
‘OT6T ‘TI6T “LOJFOTT PUL [VG SUTeOIS "ysty Jo uoydtaioseq
‘SOUIT [B90], "SION [PIO], ees “STAETY,
PPL Peet) [40,0 puery)
“SJONT IO SOUTT
“SUTALLIB STOSSO A SUITING QEE‘z pur
‘s[osse A IOJOP, 91C'Z ‘sjossoA uUIRAIG CEG ‘SJON { SUTATIIV spOSsoA SUITING FOL‘fP pU¥ STOSSAA TOJOTL CET ‘SouI]—: ONIHSIY 4O GOHLAY
76
"Iva snotoid oy} SuLMp onjea puv YoOyeo oyy SUTMOYS pur
TI6T Iva ey} SuLmp yynoweARN jo Joys] SYy Ul popur] YS pue SUIALLIV STOSSe A SuTyoodsed NYALAY— TT ‘ON—'G XIGNUdd V
‘panurjuoy |
‘ ; ; ; = a - — ae aa eal OG 20 | 698°6: |) aie “s
= 00Z AT Eee OT SPS LAT 098 6 { Z ns mee V4 ii — — — — ? soury ‘salog mOULeryT
; , : — = an a — i: = LOG Gal. Goo E ; BION eae
616 T cS6 9696 ccs T { Ce] is aes Z 7 EET TL oe — ; ; * soury “anqi[eAy
core | TSF‘Z fe ‘¢ | 613% oe a a3 7H aa = ai des g ee ame = 204
6g PIT oT “F aE = a 7 =z aa sqony ‘sptnhg
e3 6P 8st 96 = - Te ae ae 2% Pas ST 98 é : : SION ‘Oe PT
¢ ‘ = = a a = — = ees CVG TIS‘T " SqON ee be
re T88 08S [ESPs IIs T { ak ate ae A a = — — ' soury ‘(stepsuy) syuoy
‘ ‘ ‘ ¢ aa a == —— —_ — — 2 6‘ > T : : " sqoh 6
§ 9666 |v06L |PFOP | LEV { Itt bus Re Tt 9G _ —_ ee Bee Pale ; : prints TYSyIRO
8 996 GGZ‘Z «| S9Z 1Z9‘T ae ee a ee ie 693 T39'T : : SJON ‘spreuiMns
R | see 61 S9T 61S €9T ei = fie = i; LSION ke
2 Glé PLT gee r8T { 9T = ==.5 hor FT p 1, -- — : " soury ‘sjany 1o8u0g
S 3, ‘ ’ = = = = = = RONG Ela aGor Gees SINE ce
= BS6‘0L | ZFL‘OS | 90S‘TT | 99¢ og { 06 cee = [og CFI = _ ae [ee SOUT ‘sBurqTY AA
S f & ge-f| = — = SS sn ae = SGS Ve eb GOs eer 87° NI
3 GGh LL | GLP iLT}6S8 06 LL L084 FZ0'9 Jem — $z20'9 T18°2 ae = = — , soulT ‘syooppey]
a F { ee a 29 == a: = =~ LBELog 663°F | ° SPN ¥
> g99 G69 S 1 FEL bre P 19 Pes ie eT 9G 6F 642 = soury “(YSsTq [V0D) eyyTeg
3 — _ — = — = sa gare eat S9ONE
ee ks 6 g 9T { c -— a = wera (i CT —_ <x "+ soury “(ysny,) ysaoy,
Ry ‘ ; F ane — _ — aa =a or = CP SOS 1 OBS OS ie Mc son
= ‘ ‘ ‘ : a 189 $09‘T | 289 $09‘T — mie 119‘F | 96692 | ° SION -
g [Ase Th | 22098 | THT Gr | obs 16 { 1¢8°9 = — |ggc‘e | ges'tt Je9s‘t | 298‘T = — | * soury ‘surfpog pu pop
> Leer TLL 88E S10‘T = 601 SST 60T 8ST = — 161 G18 "eee es " PoTOyov IA]
GOS 66 463 ial a 163 SPT P6G SPT = = = _ PS ee “« ‘sSurpredg
Gs TOG =F TSL‘T | S186 Pa Test | €28'6 | est | $28°6 om a =F Sis Seek __ Breads
Go6°¢ =| g99‘LT BTSs | 0ag‘TT a 6e3‘€ |90ETT FTZT‘S | 646°0T 188 1B Eg FIZ SJON ‘SSULLIO PY
"Ivo snoteid oy} Sulinp oenfea pue yoyeo oY SULMOYS puUe ‘TE, Iwe_ oy
SuLMp YOY JO pLysiq] oy} UL popury ysiy pue Suratsse sjessoa Suroodser NunayY—ponuywoo—T] ‘ON—g XIGNUddV
o9s‘I | 980‘s~ | g9L I8¢ ‘st = tr
OF Ts6‘S | SIT FFG‘ = =
OSF ‘66 = 029°S1Z| — = iz
TG0°¢ = 607'E =, ae iad
198 199‘¢ | PLP $10‘ = a
18 ET 19026 Sze. | SFI‘Or — cae
921 966‘T | 0% 020° = a
Z8I‘S | OL9EZF 1 6F9'S =| FES‘STS = =
19¢ G62°2 | 96¢ 0086 <a .
& |re 006‘I | & 009°2 = =
a
Re
«| OLE POT | STS ‘ee 81‘802 | GE8"6SP | 688'FT | ETS ‘FG
>
s 9¢9 = ae
~ Spee
a ae Poa cety
i TPLT a ee
= 911% ras os
ses ‘ ¢ ‘ ‘ { aoe Sy
SS [orrT | 19's | 9PL'T | 6889 1] jez ore
sg |e91 62 4h 8% =
pyos ‘ sé ‘ oe
8 LIE‘FL | B69'ST | FE6‘ET | BFL aa we | see
S [086% |srt‘e feces | FeL% { ec 208
do
& F Ele) F Ere) F Eve)
= )
“ONTe A. auent OnTeA au ‘ranqea |49,quen?)
TI0’8 | TOS*e%
él 6&6
GOTT |820T
86F 696
5a Aerh9)
ranqe A |44,guen?y
900‘TZ | 88a‘9F | F68‘T | 942‘
or &G
09 9TT
L&S ove
GOTT | 820°T
16s 88s
86P 696
64g 608
Bi han@)
‘onye A |44,quen?)
‘OT6L “TI6L
LCA ice cor
"[eqO J, purrs [ej0], purry
78
SON TAL
"1OJOP, pur [Ie
90T 606
J He249)
‘anje a |47,9uen?)
“WIRa4G
"‘SJON IO sourry
‘penuyuoo— Y4ALary
STS‘EsT | STS ‘OSE
6F8 $S0'F
618 TRLT
T10°S =| 9TL‘S
68F‘T | 9F0‘9
LL 83
TEs‘FL | 912°ST
91Z‘T | 386
F “QAD)
‘anqeA |4},yuen?)
"UIv94G ‘STMT,
fescay pepnyom)-
sé ‘q1eq se
*SgM/) ‘OINUVT ILOF posn YSty
pet ITTV dO ANIVA IVLOY,
cS on[vA [BIO],
a : peyissepuyy
66 . . SUIRID
"SUMO 5 * spessn yy
66 . . Sqeiy
66 . . . S.104SQOrT
"ONT. : * g109sfQ
“HSI TIHHS
s[eqOy,
SJoN ‘SpuULy Popiervicw fay
$19 N
ouer ‘skvy pure SoqeHS
* «6 ‘suILIseT
“SQONT ‘SOUDITAA
SION 6
soury ‘sqeq
; SION “TIM
6 . $99 NT sé
’ soury ‘aore1q
SION 66
sour ‘srepunoyy
‘Yystq Jo uordi10seq
I
(eAoqe popnyout)
TOT 91g e6T LoL ~ = ee a = a i = os a ee ‘q1eq IOJ posn Ysa
898 ‘8E — |392‘9¢ = a = = ae — = — — — | HSI TIV 40 do1V A IVLOL,
LOT'¢ <a LUT'S = ae —— =F == = == — — — | : an[eA [240],
GEG 9ET'T | 002 866 a aie ge se <e a: = = = => ieee ' — - payissepuy
ry ati g 09 a =a sar are a, rr ee = = last : SUIeT/)
6LL 910°eT | S02 180°FT = me ae = a aes ad = on mle GAL) : * gpessn yy
669°T | 166°G63] ZS6T =| 9T9ZBS yo 7 -s i = = as aa — ee EG,
€9F OFO'ZT | ese €38°ET = cae ae = as =e: —- — -- — ON 0 * * sraqsqory
| ‘HSIA TIHHS
FE
SS |10s‘es | FIS‘SIT]eTs8‘Ze | 80S‘OTT] 3966 | GOO"LT | eEsss | LF'e6 | 8ET‘Os | L0E‘OOT | 299°S | G4T‘OT | 02 9 i At SiRIOR,
jm)
w {Ie SF 63 32 6G 32 a FTG 6F 8 €% or a ' soury “sey puy sequag
. | 668 9¢2 865 EF9 86S EP9 ; = or 83E £h9 a =a = = - geurry ‘sqeq
S ‘ ‘ ‘ ( = “i OOT |OzE*T | 200°T | 0ZE'T = — [06 9 i oa taee ON es oe
€96°'T | PLT |OsrT | Tes8°T { exp Gog iy ee coe * - a ay - + + gomrry ‘aorepg
= TZ TZ 68 68 = = 68 68 G8 68 a - — = SJON ‘Siopuno]
~ G i SS =F — Ea ad ae as Sai = a ~~ a * sour ‘sejog moWeT
er 9 ai 8 a 8 — = ~ — |+1 8 = | ee nau rt
eon ECE Gg PF LT p LT = = AT = a ~~ ~- Seton a ‘ysyqRg
= 1% €F €9 ET 9 a = weed I = a = stp ets ‘* ‘stony ra8u09
3 eae FE LG 68 LG 68 = = LE €8 a a or = j : o ‘SOUIqIY AA
XX liza'e |rar'e [eer |set‘9 |serr | 86r‘9- = — |se6rr | 86T‘9 — — — _ - - saurry ‘syooppeyy
cet POL T9 2 SLT v GLI = eae vG LT SPT ra == a ‘(Ust Teo) eyges
Ge 08 OTT 6¢ 98 6G 98 Fes = i: OG FG 9¢ oe —- ; soury ‘Savy
S ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ “a <3 SF9'T gg SF9'T = = a a= a) cM
696°¢ | 464°ZT }090° | 02 or { e6r% | ors “i — lezp> |ise'e lod, oor ‘7 = sou] Buypoo, put pop
ES 8cT IT fF = ee EE cP = == PEL PF = = " Fareyor yy]
09¢ OST 93% SIT = — 19% SIT 93 eIT a ee = = "aS igi. eared
8 1G T 14 cia = Mi F if i aw eae — — : ; be ‘sqeadg
C0363 1 616'L6 ' 6860S | $9306 == — |686°0% |¢92‘06 192F‘8T | 10G°08 FETes | 2916 = = ‘+ * SJONT ‘SBULTIOF
‘BUTATLIIV STOSSO A SUITES FFO'G PUL WREIG 0G ‘SION { SUIALIIE STosse A SuTTIeg OEg‘G pur Ulvo4Ig ZZ ‘SOUIT ! SUIALIIV [9SSe A T ‘STMRI—: ONIHSI tO COHLAYA
‘rvoX snotaeid oy} SuLInp enyeA pu YoRVo oYy SuTMOYS pus ‘T[GT IveA oly
SuuMp IOyINAISUY JO JOL4SIG, OY} UI pepUe] YSIy pues SuLrte sjossoA Suryoodser NUALAY—‘panurjuoo— TT ‘ON—'G XIGNWdd V
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
80
F82'S | 69F‘2,
Lec'sz | ese'sPr
&8 9T¢
L ol
6¢9 986
60ST | ZE8‘L%
O1Z 26S
8z rom I
C26 FIL F
T8Z‘OT | SIL‘St
F “4M
|
‘On[e A. A quen?)
‘OI6T
[@j0,], puwry
T62°S ‘wReIG 103 ‘SJoN {8
9ST ‘TT
8eT
0g
12s ‘T
Z9L OT
F
"ante A o quen?)
vet
TO0'FS
PE
08 ‘FZ
{
mr
‘eat
mm |
|
e
ST
066 ‘OT
OSP‘6S
"4M
“TI6T
[eo], purry
ai = noe = = sg 7 == 51 peor tes o6 ase
68T FEE a rT GST PGE — — — —
os “a — aoe re mt aes T6S‘OL | 49°3E
= a at = er = — |119'%% | 69%
O85°4 ce PUPS. tee iY pofeee ete | PEUCE ahi Sc 7 ET =
ae a mak oe a ar = zee‘s =| 18¢'p
= ‘at oo ah aT aa re re Pee FEL
9 ecT a = Janes 68 ST 99 ar —
T T = on — = HT iE — ==
se ae a7 = a Fas a —. 1992 Z9G
106 ELS — = OVOP 1G 161 CHS ate a
oe => (SLOPE Irs CFG TPL ad — + h619°S | $62'8
ScT‘e | oce‘aI ea a Scl‘e | 0¢8 ‘ZT = — == —
ae or a. We ee ae — 9ch'S =| 193‘
StF c69 — sere ee, = StF C69 aa —
ae =~ PSs 6&2 &8 683 = = II FI
+9 Ld oa << ePO Ld — = = =
= == 108 ST 0S ET — — me ==
= == Tze‘T | 066‘0T | 1ZS‘T | 066‘0T = = = eer
— Z9L‘9L | O€F6E | TS9'SI | 6IS‘OF | IST'F | TIT'ST = =
F peNve) F “4M g mg) F- "9M 5 PLN@)
ronqeA |44.9uen?y} ‘ontea |Agguend} ‘onjea [Aa guenty? -onqe, |A9,guen%] ‘onqe, (49, 4uen?)
“IOJOTAT PUB [IRS "Ulea49
‘SOUTT [830], "SION [PIO], "UROIG “STMBIT,
“SJON, LO SOUTT
“SUIALIIG STOSSAA IOJOP, OJ puv ‘surpreg
‘Iva snoracid oy} Sutnp onjea puv yoivo oy} SsuLMOYSs pue ‘TET Avex yy
SULINP OSOIYUOPL JO JWI, OY} UL popuL], YS pue Sutatirze sjosso, Suoodsor NuaLay—'ponwyuoo— TT ‘ON— XIGNUdd¥
SION 66
sourTy ‘SOUTITY A
66 ‘Trews 66
S19 N 66 66
soury ‘tunIpeyy d
1 VORLET SPOppeA
S19 N
sour ‘(YSsty [eor)) JOT TES
; SN
" soury “(Qsny,) Ys1oy,
. . SION 6¢
soury ‘Surry
SION ce
* soury ‘“Suttpop
. $49 N ee
seury “poo
$99 N 6
sourry ‘[e1oxoVyAL
> « ‘ssurjrede
As ‘sqeadg
" SJONT ‘SSuTIIE FT
“YSty Jo uondt1osag
UIALII® STISSIA SUTLIVG QzZT‘eT puv wreo¢ epF ‘sourry { SUTATAIY S[ossa A PFIE‘T ‘S[MeI[.—: DNIHSIY AO GOHLATAT
re
so 4
LP O3FT 86.
osE‘TL =" 1 OE)-62
67 LF = 963 °%
90¢ SeT‘s | 008
F 8S T
FOL ‘S G86 TS 63'S
I6F‘T | £06'SS2 | F6F'T
Ft8 69T‘ST | 382
EE9
gon ;
S — — IT
38
S [P12 TOs SE
S
R | 15Z FIF 99T
& {6T¢ Tee Z6L
By
3 E82, 02g‘ | OTS
S 106 OF LT
mm
© |eoo's |6ers | 199°F
3
Ry TS2, 1¥0‘T ial
as 7309 |F0L‘s | 99¢'F
> TOF CZT CHS
TRL EF. £082 E92
8¢ 66 G
a7 6 ¢
Sle €62'T | OTS
LIG 907° PSF
931 082 6F
83 eF 83
sina EEE eennenenneenEE
OFT ‘S a
9 ——
6S5 ‘FG —
198 ‘933 -—
002 ‘9T —
‘99 | SET‘SST | Z06°29 | O€0‘89T | 90E°ET
IZ or
ies a
6ST =
691 =
a16'% { e6a
8 a
f CS x
620°S 4 | 6x6
ly eS
ae a
cT3's { es.
06 { eel
ee] =e
6I “
6 pees
GPO as
eco'T { a
792 =e
&& { 6I
160°63 | 868 ‘ST
ore‘T2Z $000.62 {T8098
ee 9T L¥
= €66 6E¢
16 Z8 16
= 676 QT ‘T
= ial oS
= 16 6
= L¥ 61
— gg 6ST
— 9 SI
620°
88
966 FT
6&
€18°SE | ShP'L9
(‘aA0qe popnysul
‘SUM() ‘OINUL], TOF posn YSty
| HSIQ TIV dO aoTVA IVLOT,
; an[vA [eIO],
a ' - peyissepuy)
a SURID
"SqMO) STOssn fy
ae Sqein
‘ON ° ; * g19q4sqory
‘HSIH Tia
1 OF
— -SpUry pepesiou ao
SION
Sour ‘sheyy Pa Sees
- <6 “SSuILLsoTy
" SION, ‘SOTOITAA
SION 66
soury ‘sqeq
SON “TIM.
66 ‘TTeug 66
SION 66 66
soury ‘wWMNIpeyl ui
“sqon ‘osuery ‘oore,d
soury “stopuno[ iy
S99 NT 66
* sour ‘sefog uoUulery
* SION 66
‘soury “nqi[e A
. 66 ‘qoqainy,
** ‘spmnbe
" sion ‘ore
SON ‘(sxo[SUY ) SUT
. SION 6
sour ‘YysyyeO
* SION Fae est 4,
SuTCING
Sour'T ‘STOR, Ta0u0p
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
N
io @)
906‘8 = 183 ‘OT ras = = oa
B18 ‘T = TEe'T oS = ne ae
9 Lt ¢ ce = = =
906°T | &20‘°68T | 292‘T | 0L0‘ZET oe = =
OOT PPS‘T 129 CLIT on = oar
F62°L | 21093 | 468°8 | Z9T‘es |000‘°9 | eeg‘zt 168°
FE 86 CT 89 CT 89 =
SEI 9&3 88 9LT 88 9LT =
6L 62 FOT LOT FOT LOT =
8g SE 6¢ 68 6E 6¢ =
Se SF cB cS a GS =
Gg SI T ¢ T ¢ ==
F0Z F6E 6g FIST fELZe FIST ==
(| 022 Coe =
160° |TL0% JeLo‘e | 2e¢‘¢ | LUG: 6Gh-6 =
Sel E13 aT
6 83 LG SOL Jie 80T =
29 62 SF COT Ch COT. =
2sl‘z |920°9 |so00's | 6FF‘G { ue T oe s
= age a P 3S FP =
68146 | 898FT | 2168'S | Z22‘ZT ee = 1683S
F "GAC bi Bye) Gi "GMO z
‘onyea |47,guendy -onjea [44 quend ‘onytea |{49,9uen?)
‘ante A |A47,9uen?)
G16 GL 12688 | LOT‘SZ =
= GT 89 me
2 88 QL1 —
= FOT LOT =
a 66 68 =
aaa cS GS oy
a 1g ric | =
= 0G C6 =
a 11143 | 661F =
= aReel G13 =a
= 1% SOT =
=. 4hey COT =
a r48'T | 690‘G ==
== FST 08S =
GAG GL APLGS-6 «Glo CL =
"4M ae "aMy) F
AD) 7
)
‘onteA |49.9uen?)
Rw ee
‘OT6T TI6T
SOUL] [PIO],
(e307, puts [BIO], purrs
“STON [¥49O,.L
“1OJOTT pur reg
‘onqea (£9, 4uen?)
‘one, |49,quen?)
"uleaqG
"SJON IO SouIrT
“WURd4IG “STMBIT,
“S41
iad .
“ON
HSI TIV dO ANTVA 'IVLOY,
: ; ante A [240],
peyissepou ()
: SqeIO)
8.1048q Or]
“HSI 'TTHHS
; s[eqOy,
cour ‘shoe pure seqyeyg
‘sqeq
‘901d
‘se[0G WOUErT
‘qnqiTeH
‘s[OW 1esu0*
‘SOUTITY AA
ce
6s
66
ee
66
sourry
oe ‘T[euUs
* TUNTpeTAy -
‘* ‘asrery ‘syooppeyy]
CSOUTT ‘CIs, [eo9) eyyteg
‘SUV'T
‘SuTTPOD
“pop
soury ‘[eLeyoey
“SION ‘SSUTIAIOFT
ce
66
"Ysty Jo uodrioseq
ee aa
‘DUIALLIV STASSeA Surpieg BoP “S99 NT
‘ SUIALIIG STASSAA Surpreg 9719
‘SOUIT—: DNTHSIY JO GOHLAT,
‘ee X snotrerd oy} Sump onyea pure yoqvo oy} SuIMOYS pur ‘T TET «ve KA 9y3
suLINp TOAVYOUOIG jo yorysiqT oy UT popury YSiy pue sulArste sjosso A SuIoodser NUNIAY—penuyuoo— TT *o N—'d XIGNUdd ¥
3 “panuryuoy |
oO
: :
FC'OT |080'S |296'8 | 906'T { aay ee = Si os ee Pe cee S20:8° | 7061 | PM aera et reer
1eg {ago T9 S61 — a = = ey Poo age So Se ei Orree—=) 66 Te |
ree'tt erst |erest jors'oetl igs lgic dla ici seced (abana mae ante |atimanOl|tsotee dere Saath ene es
900°€ | S8lO6T | ares |FFOCT | — a a aE thee see || ant — G's PFO 61 S99 NI ‘(sro[suy ) suo]
ores |e.e‘or fore’s |tstt{],, | sey, 2a ao elgg eC: perce foe MOTE th 1s ae age rents
SEF 60F'S | 66 608% ae — = — = = = — | 662 608‘ ; i ‘sparvuiny
, ; _ -— = = = = = —= [ee 092 5 nks BEION be
% TL T | T69E [S8oT |c0LE { 6c0'T | Bb6'S _ am 1 _|eeo't | eee’ = — " sour] ‘sjoq IaSu0_
; = = a = = <— = == |. 60 e¢ | 798908 1° 8 sf BION
) F
Sn a 88{ler | 290% ne SS lee sieve = oe si ST] + souiry ‘surgry A
im) ¢ i : : ees a — — bike! 5 es — = ¢ ‘e - s919 6“
S foresee | ter‘aot| Woes foow'tee| |... gor | — | — |ver lorer | — | — Se een lhc accion Miranee et
‘ Ree, eS =r = = a == eae =< = — {oge‘t9 | F09‘00T| “SON ~ a
S 8I6'TL | 099°66 | 8Le°e9 |¢z9 FOL zee | 120‘F Sa a se eae ICU aon = om = feUlr, MIS Ne
3 FE9 ‘OCT | 6FL‘6SS I LES‘SOT | GSES ‘S6T == = = = = rem Pe | ey: oe LEG ‘ZOT | G8 "E6T ne ‘osIe'T ‘
S Pe ‘ ( , = ae Tie aes = = = — |69F'9T | 920°0P | SION ‘ _
S Te¢96 | O06 69 | 902 9T | LT or{ 1¢e IZI — Pe ee — |i¢ IZI — =~ sourry ‘asdery “xo Sp Op Eset
aa ‘ az = => a ee — | 40ST | 283°80T | ° S9°N
G a A , ‘ 4 ¢ . C4
> oge'2a | Tuo‘zer} aoe fese'ett{]ore foro'e | — — |e tere ees oly 4 — | + sourry “(ysty Teop) euaTES
‘ ‘ ‘ er ne = ao — ce a Su GZ9'T 9 PO BION,
: era's jags‘et [oss'> /192°8t{less lgersr | — = = — les, focret | — — f+ somry (isn) ASI,
; TEP eay | SONG MEE BOT — — a _ —. = — }2a6'cI | 86929 | © 899 N
oT) EA ea leas le 411] sorse |tosert] — | — Jae fest ocore jowr'sm| — | — yee ‘Bury
iF ‘ ype r = = as 2 Et See =F PG LIEGOE ORL SiG y= ae sed os
Sn | 989°90T | 8aP°696 | F98"FOT [LPF ue] zeo't | ae'F ge ee lee ctor 1929 0022 am =), 8 ke St tuomune ‘Sampo
6 ¢ } ¢ = a en = Gd" ales 2 2
OrL‘F9T | 280‘G9E | 266 ‘09T |s0z at Pies Ge We alae ee deme iM) ae |e Made apie eae ie eae
68E'T | 93'S [966 T | 699'¢ 2 — {ste GsT‘S | AT OFT T0€ GOS |S29T |Pare | ee hee ecke
P88 ‘GOT | Sas‘Oes | 294°G6 | OFT*L8G 4 — |oez‘os |o6o'tz}zgo‘st | eez‘0o | e99‘e, | Zer‘Tzz|210°¢ =jOSsrsT | °° ~*~ SON SSULIIO
“SUIALIIG STOSSAA SUTTIVG QCO'T
pue weg TIT “son { Surate spossoa Surpreg eTep pure urvoyg 919°T ‘soury ¢ BUIALIT® STOSSOA OOG‘IT ‘S[MV4]—: ONIHSI JO COLA
‘Ivo snotacid oy} Surrnp onpea pues Yyoyeo oY} SurMoys pue ‘T [GT TeX oy}
iia ueepi0eq V7 jo qoraqsiq, oy} WT PRD wer a yee SULALIIG zg A riba = NUQLEY— as aes! TI xe) 2a q XIGNAdd Vv
——--——
—————
I6€ 699 | ; oe — cms si se er om = — a e >" qreq
86. 6G =FSslT | 968 FT = - = 7 = id ed es =e = : eInUR, IOF posn ys
s6celT} — jos9 soot) — = a ee ez = a = — — — HSI TIV 40 ANIVA IVLOT,
SLE = é16é e = - yr os ae aa er = re = : : " — - oNnTRA TRIO],
&G VEE sia es a Naf eaF “=< ae a: ca = Pr — " ‘ —- peyissepouy,
91 | 606 g 0G =e at oa ay TF ras rs aa = — “ : : SUIRTO
J 66 na — =e (Sa = oT ie oe a ae aa aa "SUMO : " spessny,
16 T6E‘FS | S9T F86'1Z 7 a = ra = = = — — — CGD ons er, eee
65 969 OF G69 i fee ms see) |< imas oo SS aa = = ‘ON * ; * sreqsqory
‘HSIA TIMHS
S 6G‘ ZEl'TIFLS C9a ‘le LF‘e90'T/se6 TFs ‘al 292‘09T | 980908 1 920°16 | 288°643 | Z0S‘TS | Ge9‘so | TF9‘OSS | SEE‘ZTS | OS9'TT8 |6L6T99T| © * STRIO,
© =a See | See ee —— Se a ee | Se ee) aaa [=e I - S - a =
es = = a = = =z a = labial Ege * SJoN “i
= 099 G19‘¢ | L2T O12 { oT at a = = =a ime = i Sete ee Boe
ent ‘ ‘ a ee ia os = Es —= | =" (pee‘or |2ee er \ 5 © SON s
re 6 a) OEE 286. Fa 8CP OT baer lees | = — 69 062 |zec'rt |eeet9 | — — soulry ‘skey pur soyeyg
| pbcre’st (920'91 Vol SI | ZIP FI oF i = ree | eee — — — I{arer | 21PFT | ° ; SION ‘SUITISO YA
Sf OSPST | BITZI JOIST | £90°CT = = ae = = — — f|oorer | e90‘sr | ° * SION ‘SOYOFT AA
3 ; “ as ra = = “a cE Pa eT PSOSL 3) 90 6. Se
= Z9r'T |98S‘S |8Es'T |SIL] { FST ere =< — ser ele fae Zz it me gaeteh. soury Sqecr
= 667 OLT C9SG ELE aes <2 ae =a = - oa eae C9G TLE : : : SION “TLI
1x6 ‘ ‘ ‘ =a 5] x a a ae a = 1 200°G5 Soo BA. | Rel | singe .
so [lie eS le L6G" { 716 $79 zs = ae = zs oe 2. jE ean get
% |L6'SE | OI9'9T. [612.66 | 6FF'FT = = = = a = _ — feces |erFl | ° son ‘umIpeyy
2 [Seer |srst |24PeT | 466 ee? = = — = — -— — | 2~e'T | 166 : = Seo arenr “SOLe] Ty
s 7 oe ca ar ae rag = aa = = as SS — = : SS ell ‘sropunoy,q
4 Z6r'9E | ZIOTS | EZt‘o9 | Ts0‘TS = = = — — — _ — 1 ZT 000.| eq sten * SION ‘sofog UoWerT
= ‘ ‘ ‘c ‘ oe a ie: = a = ai a7 SVL GT. OUREG nals oe SENDS se
oer ae) O4F FE 210 86: | S16 By { F98°6L | L09°6E 02 sTs‘6,, | L8F‘6E — |° + + seury ‘gnqrer
53 FARO
‘ONTeA
‘OI6L
[eqOy, purry
84
Ay queen?)
69 P8T
53 Best,
‘OnTe A.
‘TI6I
[eq], pursry
£4,quengy
— ————
OW AQ Pp
a +
- ”
tite sisi eAoge pepupout ‘gos “OEex 7% por [ea ‘S30 GG 5G sjosso A, ystsuq fq popuey—‘aoqr es ae
My (eA0qe popnyout)
“6 (79
53 “ao AED) 5a Cee)
onqea [Aq quen®} -ongea [Aq guenQ] ‘one |AzguenO} ‘onyea |47,guen%} conten |47,9uen@)
"ULRO4C “Yystq Jo uodrioseq
‘LOJOT, PUL TIVE
"sour'y [P40], "SION [890], "ULV94IG ‘START,
"SJON IO SOUITT
‘panuyu07i—Us9p1eq Ww
oO 9AOge pepnpour)
126 - | 28'S 1S0LT ..|202 8 = al on a a ay eA oe a a © DIU wg
0G 0¢0'T IP FECT ra re =e a a a ae, PES oon = ; INU, 1OJ posn YStiT
Oeo'ece | “7-1 er S6r| oe = se = a a “7 wi — — | HSI TIV 40 ao1V A TVLOL,
00 ae 060 rapt MN mes ae = i 7 rs = 7 a : ented [%99.L
6 29 ST 98 — “ie ra = ace as a ee on — ae " — poyissepouy)
LT F83 LT 363 ae sir a at ies 2 “ me oe — |*99M0° sTOSSN AL
TZ ogs*es | SOL OZL “ST = x “Fi ‘i ee as ae = a a oe dik po ean
€F 86d ¥G COF a = = ae a “7 = se —- — "ON * g19qsqory
‘HSIA TIGHS
8 oze‘eaz | zT9‘9z8 | gTz‘g6T | zFe'202 | 0c6‘TL | TL0‘TE | Z9S‘98T | ZOF‘9L9 | TF9‘GL | 6EF‘'S9S | TL‘ZST | FLO‘CFF | 9 6 ; s[eqoy,
S | Sar 789 912 o90'T | 922 090° = — 8G 69% ZE0'T — -- | + soury ‘shey pur soqe¥g
Rn G G T G Rae dem at =x 3 = =a =i = i! Z : ; " SION ‘SUILIO |
§ ges Tr Scr 8&6 | eer 886 a cae a Bei 886 =a si a as * soury “‘sqeq
+ | Tro ‘ i ae a se aa a = pe 16 G ee 2 <8 ee
[rout 110 bea[ rest | 690 | heaq | agg = rr peeca| age wee = cape eer Awe —
S SOT 62% GST CL | CST GLE = ea GEL C1Z oa Es — = > gg SOU Sa PaO BE
— #252 aS a a ales se =. 5 . e 939 ‘
so a ae a Gee iloe 8g ~ — foe 8z — — [8 — |% — |. - soury ‘sojog uower
e coe PPG Bge E13 88g GL1S = == ‘L9OL Tg Z8P BG = — 7 Sanqite
= € Sj G 9 G 9 ee = mai wee te i 9 = =e Saeco a Cry
3 iks 98 LE FIT Le FIT aie =e ae 16 9 LT = = : * sourry ‘Yysyqep
Ry 1a e ad — — — a — — — a — —_ — — : Pea ‘Spreuins)
um 0€ L9 OF 86 OF 86 baci = LT GP &G eG — — - + sour ‘sjem resu0_
s SFI 61F F6I 81g F6I sxe — —- | F6T BL¢ ee = = — sourry ‘SSUTIIY AK
‘Ss 102 F0Z‘T |res'T |T¢90' |PESL | TE0% IF, — |P6s'T | TS0% sae — = — - —- gaurry ‘syooppr yy
83 ese‘ |Ors‘T | 10r2 J|OreT | TOK, ss => | SP9 ocr‘s | 269 196° = = * soury “(yst TROD) OugteS |
8% 68 ge O6T ge O6T at oe ~— = 1 9¢ O6T — mer "+ sourry “(ysny,) 4st0],
GLP Toq‘'T =| 182 996‘ TS | 996% — == - h¥6k $09 18¢ $99'T — se : Aspe ROUT ‘SUr'y
‘ (Aa ¢ xt = OT SF = i= 9T SV I a 3 SION
L9¢'S 689 6 816 ¢ 618 rtf T92‘¢ 928 FT a =a CII F 6ZU‘TL | OFL‘T 169‘E = a : sour] ‘BurTpop pur pop
9GF LIT°S | 669 F68'S = — 08D: F68‘°E | 862 6g9‘T | 10P SPSS is acs © ore soe
711 ‘086 | 6G0'908 | LFS‘esT | ezg‘zz9 1 — =— 1¥¢°GST | Gz6's19 1 999'99 | L9¢‘0FZ LT T88‘STT | sc6‘TsF 1 = — = : : ‘ syoN ‘ssurie
‘SULALIIY sposse A Surpireg ZET‘e pue wies4g CTZ‘f ‘SION { SULALITE STASSO A Surpieg 6109 pur wRe4g TL] ‘sourry { Suratse jesse, T ‘S[MeL],—: ONIHSIY 10 JOHLAW
‘Ivo snotaeid oy} Sump oentea pue yoyeo oy} Sutmoys pue “T{6] 1v9X oy
SuLMp PVeyIE,S_ JO UIST OY} UI popu, YeTY pue Sutatse spossep Sutoodsor NunLAyY—“panwyzu0o— II ‘ON— XIGNAddV _ on
RPO, 2 me
——
o_o
ST 96 6 8& 6 8& Fi iat 6 8¢ aa asa = a d ; ‘ soury ‘ysyqyeg
|
"LOJOTA, PUR [LRG “WIRa4G “Ysty Jo uordrisoseg
*‘Sour'T [®JO], SSNS 0 a TURIN amen,
‘OT6T ‘TI6I
[ej0], purrs [ejoy, purry =
"SJONT IO SOUITT
g9 6FT 06 9FG 06 9FG a es 06 OFZ Pet Be — ‘ soury ‘sjeq, sesu0g
Gér 686 - | FET 686 ize | 686 it aa PET 686 a ks te > : f Ssoury ‘ssUTqIY AA
; ; Bre ose sal oan _ = ms = PE 8h penal Geren
P9IGT |POL'S [POMS |FIZ‘9~T — =F =A as = = =a AE Or sgonp = “
_ (}eor'e | get'9 = “> SEROPe. \ -Gar'9 aa = a —.. | + {sony ‘osney ‘syoppey
= 166L ..| 967 CEP O6L°T | SEF 064°T so =. ger 064‘T ae s — | — | * seury “(Cyst Teop) eyyreg
ia ale fe 1s 9% 8 9% ae Tm Ag 9% = = = — | * 1 soupy “Qysny) 4sr0],
ge Fe ISt‘T |6E 088 68S 088 ec = 60e agg IT GZ or sors. WES as iS eee PSO ae
3 108‘ FOL‘Ol 2 = r a sale zo hie eo enon ‘3 :
8 ‘ ‘ ‘| Tas = = 1108'S | FZL'OT = = Ea ea fe) > * SORE EoD
= 60OL6E |LyL0T | OSOF | 189°0OT ite — |ezt eze ZT eze ae ar CT : “sqonr SS
= ee 108 Ba me 2 961 I q os A lect ye ene COE
™ «fale. IIgG | TE8 08 ¢ ory mee PISS €08°¢ | PIG oov‘e [LT SPE ‘S = a: eed i pon
S| L88°6SS | GL0'964 | 060'T0G | 69T‘G49} =—— — | 060°T0Z | 69T‘G49 | STL ‘TTT | F26‘00F | G2e‘68 | G6T‘F12] — 7 ‘ SJON ‘SSuLIIOH
= F Erte) a Erte) 5 "Qany) 5 "QMO i "gan F Ere) ‘ip ‘4M
= | | |
ranyea jA7guene} ‘onjea |A7.guen?>} ‘onze |A7,9uen%] ‘ontea |A7,9uen%] ‘onze A 49, queng) ‘onqed |47,guen?} ‘ontea |A9,.uen?
i
2
S
NS
Q
x
‘BUIALIIV SqLOg IO {Hp pue ‘surpieg 179'6
‘WeeIg QOF'F ‘SION { SUTATIIG S[OSSOA SUITIVG OOT‘! pur we94g [ ‘SOUT { SUIATIIR STOSSOA Z ‘S[M@I]—:ONIHSIY JO GOHLIT
‘Iva Snotaeid oy} SULAMp onTea pue Yoyo yy Surmoys pue ‘TI6T 180% 044
suunp YSINGIOSVLT jo Jouysiq ey, ut popury ysig pue Surat sjesso A SuUMOedsSeT NUQIAY—'ponuyuoo— TT ‘ON—-G XYIGNHdd VW
Se)
D
87
(aA0qe popnyout)
f aINURI IO} posn YSty
‘ ‘ ae = a HSI TIV 40 ANIV A 'IVLOT,
foe miss Tok — — - onjeA [eq],
eg ece ‘ oo — "SUMO ° ‘ —-:peyissepuy)
‘ at 6 ‘ = ad eS R i Ssqeiy
Sle 1 O8T SPT a ie “ON : - gxaqsqory
661 686 6 ‘HSIA 'TITHHS
B92‘0ES | SFT‘9TS | OTO‘TIS | OT6‘TOL| 006'S | TTS‘0 | 0G0‘Z0R | 263°T89 | SES"TCT | £08 "cop STL'68 | G09'926 | 09 oor Sasa tee
LT — — * souIry ‘spury poyissepouy)
T € ~ SJON
P6P { — — * gouty ‘skey pure soqeyg
— a : ; * SION ‘SOOT AA
of the Fishery Board for Scotiand.
¢ 5 . . - SION i
— _ : ; ‘sour ‘sqeq
- e . . . “S49 NT 66
— _ : : * ‘sour ‘sore, g
9 ¢ : " sqony ‘SeTOQ UOWOryT
9 2° . 66 ‘6
_ — | 68 aa g V al ger TH
966 O9T she. 6IT 8&6 : z xe c T aac ass a = . , * gourry ‘yoqany,
FT 9
li &
Appendices to Thirteith Annual Report
ie an eee
‘HSI, TIV dO ANTV A TVLOT,
$88 ‘TS — | 666‘E3 iti a a _ = _ = =~ —_
IOS ies 806 cai v7 Pm ies = tai = sald —_ on{wA [eI0J,
ah a g9 99¢ acl a i) ter aa — ae = "SUM * poygissepus)
99% 003‘F8 | 8s8 003‘0°T | = = aa = — nn — — tO ons -"" gsqeig
cE 002 g OOT = ies a = ose —= me — ‘ON ° : * g194Sqory
‘HSI4 TTHHS
Ese‘Ts | 6TS‘8¢ | 160‘e2 | T4z‘09 | 609‘ET | 90026 | Z8FTT | c9a‘ee | EP's | TS6TS | 8Fs'S | OFE'S s[eqoL
4 66 QT cP eT SP ag as CT SP 5 a soury ‘skeyy pur soqyeyxg
| 119 961 /$z6‘T | ¥00'T oa mr Sect | FO0:. eee 1 P00 7 a aa SION “OORT
GP 18 9T OS 9T OS mar, == 9T O€ za = soury ‘stepunozq
09% 99 820'T | 684 a = MESZOLT 1.68% 820'T | 68% =z a SJ@ NI ‘Sepog UoUAT]
TI 8 v a 1 € rg = P ¢ = — fet Sse ‘qnqieH
j Z L a d ‘a eS meee rat = = sour] ‘sla 1950)
OPTI |0¢4'S |JSITT (9924'S JSIT'T | 992°% a — |SITT | 992°% = =a SOUNT ‘SOUTIIY AA
G9e'S | 688°¢ S — |g9¢8°s | 688°¢ = aN c qypeurg a
o1ce‘, | PEPSI | SL8‘OT | T80°0Z) | Ose's | SsT2 a = OaQe <4 SSE 2 = = * “cantpeTl 2
/486°F | 690°L = — 286° | 6g0°2 = ay 7“ Sasrery ‘syooppeH
91 Sh L 63 u 66 as ane (2 63 co = " soury “(ust [800) eugieg
67 SIT y 8 v 8 ee = v 8 as =F : : ‘gouty ‘sutry
=> see LST oF ST OF ea = S79 N : sy
‘ - Ser‘T | 918° ms me Gey, (e251 918 S ae = * sourry “SuITpop
#26'S | 0166 {9984 | 006°9 es — Isec't | oe's |ee3't | oze'z = ad son
ATT 81 = Se, (ets! SIZ =F = Boney Box)
6FL‘'L | 9888's FHSsL | 9016S | — — |¥83°L | 90163 | 986'F | 994'03 | 8FZs | OFES'S JON ‘SOULTIO HL
F Bove) F er ye) F "an F any) F GAO 4 oF "4AKO
‘anqea |44,guen%] onqea |49,guen?] ‘onjea |479uen%] ‘ontea [47.9uen] ‘enter |A9, quent} ‘ener |49,9Uen?)
‘O16T ‘TIGL IOJOT pus [reg UIv94G YSstyq Jo uotdtwoseq,
‘sour'yT [80], “SION [2IOT, "UIVaIG “STMT,
[#0], purry [240], puts
"S99 NT IO SOUT]
‘SUIALIIV STOSSOA SUTTIVG ZIZ‘E pue wiVdG Q6z ‘SION ‘{ CUTALIIV STEssOA SUITIVG BTS‘? ‘soulr]—: ONIHSIY JO COHLIT
‘Ia snotaoid oy} SUIINp onTVA pus YOJBO OYA SUIMOYS PUP ‘TT GT T2OX
ey} Sup Fuse” jo 4owysiqy oy Ul pepur] Ysly pue surATIIe sjossoA SuTyoodsel NUNIAY— panuywoo— TT ‘ON—'d XIANAddV
89
©2009
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
BSF ‘ES = =
fk —— (—=*s
I GZ ar
ISt‘es | ZIF69 | 6G‘
1 6ST 4 09
09 C9 09
91 GP 92,
9 FI 9
ol ac ol
é ; TFT
7602, | SSO°St { e169
“aye OF ‘at
1G OFT Le
9G1‘G oseer| a
gc
8%
6CS ‘OT
Z6E
SCI ‘SP
Gal
‘v9 Snotacid oyy SuLIMp on[VA pue Yoyvo OY SULMOYS pur ‘TET 129A
F891
888 ‘FI
GOG'F
EZ
BSS ‘OT
SZI ‘ge
vs ¢
ea} oI
= lial
aga $16°9
— L
= L
09¢°6 1 8I2‘r
— 82ST
Z6E 6
Scl ‘sr | g6c‘e
TFS ‘ST
060°ZE
86
g9
ra
FE
O8F
$oC'TT
¥G
1Z
9°68
T69°¢
88S
G96 ‘92
OF3‘E
ue
cy
ro
g
0g
P8G
86
ial
6cLF
Goce
8T
66
6.
9T
S6T
FOO
86
VET
S6T9T
‘ON
HSiq ITTV AO GAIVA TVLOT,
onTvA [810]
66 ° . * Sqeig
; S1O4SQO'T
S[RqJOT,
SION 66
es ‘skeyy pur soqeys
ve “oorel
¢ ‘s1opunoy, y
i ‘qnqite A
uh ‘qoqan
66 ‘oye
i ‘sjoq Tacu0D
- ‘SOUTIIT AA
6e¢ [Tews 66
unTpeyl “SoppeH
* soury “(Cyst Teop) oygteg
‘our
soury ‘SUITPoK)
SION 66
sourry “pop
‘¢ ‘JoLOyoV AL
‘SQON ‘SSULLIOF{
‘SULALLIV STOSSO A SUTTILY TG ‘T pur wires4g FZg ‘SJaNy {SULALLI STOSSo A SUTTILY [PEF pus Wedqg CT ‘SoUI]—: ONTHSI,] IO COHLA]
ey} sulINnp OTHONG jo JowIsiq@ oy} Ul popury ysly pue Suratsiw sjassoA Suljosdser NANLAY— panurywoo— TJ ‘ON—'G XIGNUddV
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report:
90
‘eax snoraosd oy} Sutmnp onyea pue Yo}vo oy} SUTMOYS pure ‘TT61 IvOX
‘SUIAIIIG STOSSeA Surpreg ZO pue weg gTL‘T SION (SUIAIIIG S[OSSOA SUITIVG GG6‘9 ‘SOUI'T—: DNIHSIY JO GOHLA]
ET
0&8 6% aa ‘aia = = aid a _ — — _— — HSI 'TIV JO HOTVA TVLOY,
6L6 ae E99 $55 r< om ie 7a aid cai = = aie = : : - ante [eIO],
1&3 OrI‘e | 18 069°6 a aa i aa = 7 ree _ — — fsyag: ° spossn yA,
pe: pa 9 OOT T Te Sis om kee <>, aT a =e —s —s ae a : : SqeIy
GG OFF 92 OST T = = aa oe “4 ex ae — = — ‘OND 5 $1049 Or]
‘ASIA TIHHS
rer‘ce | 26L‘EIT | 294'83 | 69T‘OOT | SPS‘ST | 629.0 | 6TZ‘eT | OFS'6L | SI8°Es | Z8E'98 [ea6'h | L82°ET cage ae ae See,
Or OS x aaa coal i a ey; ez Te ma SE = = : ‘* ‘Spuly poyissepuy)
09 SsT Z cT 4 GT pom ae ys cT al rs _ es 3 ‘* ‘sey pur soqzeyg
$16 - |6Z0T | 999 08 gag 08 =r ==. MOa9 308 = = = sere Be n= sourry ‘aore, gq
£66 P8a'T |sosT | seer |eoet | 869'T a = \1s0¢T | 8691 - = — = vpn." ) $e gspomong
OT 9 0g 0 0g 0 oe = LOE 0 = re — — oo ie an eee
S04 G62 602 OP 60 T0F a == 18608 TOF = —~ — — - + gourry ‘SSUIgTT AA
rge'g | 088° |099‘0T | 883‘9T | 099°0T | 8Ea°9T — — |099°0T | 8E3°9T = —— es = "+ geurry ‘syooppeH
+89 eae‘T — =a Peo ecg ‘T on oe = al 7 + + seuIry ‘SurTpop
TLP‘2T | ¥9E°0S | 0E'9 | SLg°ST ae — fozes‘e | 2T0‘rt | 6rs's. |SIT‘9 jt 4s‘e | 668°, = = Mis FT sqony
te ee: ae — sed ae ey = = =F : : soury ‘pop
917'T | 6826 |TST'T | 800.91 a — |Tst‘T |800'9T |IST'T | 800°ST = — a =i on Gene ee ‘sqeadg
7148 |L16°8h |8138 | STS 0S = — |siz‘s |aie‘og | rec‘9 | 229'F) | F89°T | 888°¢ _ = 7 + SGONT 'SBULTIOFL
F "qany) i "4an) a eye) a ore) A er Ne) F "gany) F pre)
‘anqea |A9.guen®| ‘enter [Az guend} ‘ontea [Aq guenG} ‘onpe A Ay guen?y} ‘onye A asm ‘onqeA |49.guenty} enter |49,9uen?)
‘OT6T ‘TI6T “LOJOPA, PUB [IVS “UTB919 *Ysty jo uondraoseq
‘sour'y [840], "SION [PIOL WIR99G ‘STABLY,
[230], PUPIL) [®40,], purty onaa renin
ey} SuuMp ULOYPULT JO Jost] oy} UL pepuey Ysty pue ZUIATIIV sTossaA Suyoodser NANLAY—"ponurju0o— TT ON—d XIGNUddV
91
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
9AO0g® poepnypsul)
SGT o0s’s | Sk ogg‘ a ae ne ee ae Ss ay. = ed —=" | SqaK
qteq Io} posn ystiy
9666 am G28 OT or <= me Fe os see a sae oe ae — HSI TIY 40 ANTVA ‘IVI,
SG ae STL a sam = aes Sp =F Ee ae a a — : : anvA [eIOT,
006 TOF ‘T 066 B8E°S ae = =e fai Bre Ete Or i ee mart ood , popisse[ouy)
TST 08z'E | 1&3 06g°¢ ane al cas ee ae oe ed ree or. ao ee <0. Cg * spessn yy
OF OOF LT | +9 009°TS = a a cae aaa = ay oa oe — yng ; 5 Sqn
86 G69 $¢ GZ8 Tai ng = ais ages ae Ss aa oe — “ON : * gleqsqory
: : “HSIA TIHHS
IT6'8 | O9T'ET | LOLOL | SPHST [0966 | TLL°LT | LFT LL9 LOT‘OT | 8¥¥°ST a) ie =e pam pis el I
& SI ri er aol = ae ae = Seas a oes = — : ‘¢ ‘spurly poyisse[ou yl)
v OL v 0G v 06 a chars ¥ 06 ee ace aa aa |) BOUT. ‘skey pur $098 79
Gs tad ST tS ST PS = == ist roe Er =a =e eae: " -seury ‘sqeq
Hobie W286 bh S) Geet =) 289 T. 1oce' Tt || 289 T = Se BCCgeb en aeOnk == oe a ae egies Henn “OoreL
168 0ge LPT 163 LPT 163 = mae ea 163 = = — Sai BS eyes SUNT
G v & 9 € 9 ae Ser ks | he 9 am aa — -— ‘ soury ‘spent 1e5u09
OTT 661 OOT TAT OOT TAT = =) OUT TLT os Ars am = sour ‘SSUIqIY AA
r66'F | FES'8 | 6zr'9 | L66'TT | 6r'9 | L66TT | — | OA I oe e BP cen Bry aah
F OT OT 6% OL 63 S57 meee hil 66 = = aa — |e Sour CUShE 105) Haas
oe ae OT eg 91 ag = me el! ag = ~ — — |- ? ‘Surry
‘ ‘ II6T | Oe" eS me SHO. 3/9086 = = = a - +. * geutry ‘BurTpop
obi) = Kas0:) 3 6661 7 EhL'5 { ah sic gg 897 Bg 292 _ = = a Pours: : SION ‘pop
g OT ae as oR ae = ae <= as a = — — Seiad * “6 Ggreyoeyl
Gy SE 6g 60F pee sua Js 60P 6e 60% ae = = at jet tS SON ATS
‘SULALIIG STOSSO A SUT[IeG QF ‘SION | SULATIIV STosso A SUTTIYG GOO‘, ‘SoUIT—: ONIHSIY 40 GOHLAW
‘Ivo snoraoid ey SULINp onTeA pue YO}VO oY SULIMOYS pur ‘T [GT 1e9z
eyy Sulamp (eee JO Jol4sIqT 94 Ul popu] YSLy pue Suratsie sjesse A Sutyoodsor NUNIAY-—penusyuos— TT] ‘ON—"G XIC Nitaav
=" [687'8 ia ad - sas ii ad = = — _ — HSI TIY 40 HOTV A IVLOY,
— baer ou — = — — — — — — = er " onjeA [e490],
68 66 POP = ad es ae. <= = = — 1 — - ‘ pegissepou sy)
006 cP 008 = = — ar ae as ‘ic = me = "SUMO : * spessnyy
C98'SS | 86 TL¥ ‘ST ie = a = — — — ~ a et (oe = Je gaaages
cI9‘b | Faz eZ8‘s = ans m= a ad — = a a Diet| i 3 yee eg age aia |
‘HSI TIHHS
696'°F |S8zPr‘IT | 666°2 | POTS | HES'L | 988'TS | CHL 8136'S | 666°L | P9TFG a re = - ie pe MSIOL,
= eee | OT g OT = ae gS OT FF = ec == ‘* ‘skeyy pure soyexg
= 99¢ 61G fora = 1908 61 oa om = = “ Tewg = *
S |olg -| 88 €18 61s T | 8P 902 Fa = easy 902 ee = nal =e Leo, Seni Sine Ty are
a GG VE = ba = &G VE aa = = eae : : ** oprery ‘ore,
mR 128 EST 3 3S ¥Z 3 = = ARG 3S se a? = =a "8 8 SS “szepunoy yy
et PG 3 6 e 6 e = == hG G or = = a ae Ses ¥ ‘qnqITeH
S$ sae eae Zz e z e <= == Zz e a — — — : ; ‘* ‘sTany tasuoy
= 196 Gaz ATT 108 LIT LOE st = SPLEE L108 ad = oA — |* * — seury ‘ssuTqITy AA
= (|eso‘r | 18¢‘s = =i F660 Ty “188 2 = = a = ee eee ¥
* Jor‘t jes |aet’s | sess] ser't | o92‘z <= = Heer 1} 0c2'2 = = “pa = EES ene *
3 | $96 100° a ee ails 100‘ =. = sid — | ° seury ‘esrey ‘sxpoppey
= ES 12 T 8 I 8 = = 8 =a 7 = — | * seury “(ystq Teo) eyyreg
= Ae = ce! ese uel G8 = = = ee ES See Se Sere
‘ ‘ 644'6 | 9P9‘TT ae — 1622'S _ | 9¥9 TT = a = ees 7 * * seury “SuTTpop
Ei |ise't | geese J AtL‘e | scL'tT ie heap cit | 66F OFT a os Ee SOS re ee son
2 8T¢ SIZ ‘T = =F NIE SIZ'T = = aE eV ale ce, eg eI OS
% 96 EEVp SIT OGP oe oa RTT O<GT SIT OGP == = = = : : “SION ‘SSUTLIOF]
3 F Exe) F Ene) F "QAny) a Bre) a EL) 53 Eye) di ye)
cS ‘onqeA |49,guen?y} ‘onjea |44.9uen?} -onte a quan ranqe A |44.guene} onpea |A9,juen%} ‘onper |43.9uen?yy ‘onyea | 47,4uen~?)
gy
x
‘OT6I ‘TIGT IOJOT, PUB [LVS wesa4g ysty Jo uodriarosoq
‘soury [¥O], ‘SION [VIO], | UO G a Mery,
[®j0], purrs [jo], purer) .
‘SION, IO SOUTT
“‘BUIATIIV STOSSOA SuTpIeEG gTP ‘sJoN { Sutatsie spessoA Surpieg EQz‘g ‘sour[—: ONINSI JO COHLAW
‘Iva snotasid oy} Surmup onyea pur yoyeo oy} Surmoys pue TEL v9 K
N 94} SULINP OTVPSUITOFT JO Jos4sicy Sy} Ul popu] YS pue SurAtIIV sjesseA SUTJOedse1 NUNLAY—"panwywoo—t]]T ‘ON—'G XYIGCNUddV
93
‘SUIAIIIV S[OSSOA SuTTIeG ZIG ‘SJON ‘ SUIALIIE STOSSOA SUTTIVG GEP‘T “SoUIT]T—: DNIHSIY 40 GOHLA
S
=
ed
Ss
WD
5
-, Sooo | &c02 FEST I6SL¢ sor : GGG. -SE0 2,
s ie
= htt gg 1 gc i 9¢ — — 2 9G _ _- —
eS {8 ST ol eT 61 aT = = pel aT. ae ie Se a
= FPS G1G 863 CT) 863 CTL i — 86 GTL = = = ae
sca ¢ (3 oad == — aoe as _— sacscit es Sao
§ [ere Izt's |2og't | eee'+ { wer | see's = ae oo eae x ic om 3
= 9CF cgz'z «IL SOF F88'T a SOF Fee‘ | 89F F88‘T — — = aaa
1 8)
>
~~
i=)
‘Ivo snoracid oy} SULINP onTVA pu YoIRO 94} SUTMOYS pUv ‘T [GT TV9z
ey} SutuMp Le4sqAT jo JoIsI oY} Ul popur, YS pue SuLALIe sesso, Sulyoodser NuNLEY—'penuywoo— TT
HSL TI¥ 1O GATVA 'IVLOT,
On[vA [290]
66 ° . Sqeig
‘ON d S194Sq Or]
“HSI TIHHS
STRIOT,
* soury ‘spury poygissepug
; Ssouly “slopunoy iy
sent S20P PEE
SION
see ‘BurTpop pur poo
* SION ‘SOULLIOFT
‘ON—d XIGNAdd Vv
OS et ©f wae FC AIN Miata t V
— osrr i a a i il
868911 | — | #96‘S6T we = — — — -- HSI 'VIV 40 GATV A TVLOT,
Gory — |Té9°¢ = se = = _ — — i ee 0p
9T 9€ gE 98 iz a oe ai co an = a — — "SYMO) ‘ - pegissrpouy
ozs‘T | egt‘90a] sect | 986°06T} — sa = — aed a = = — — a aera pee 7
999° | 662‘0r | Sg0'e | BFT‘9F = = = = — — — — — |‘on * °° saaqsqory
; ; eee , : ‘HSIa TIAHS
966°TLT | L8h'829 | SFE IGT | PST PLS | Top 2 OTS 146 | G26 EST | FFE 9FE | ZOF‘98 | SGO'HLS | T88°FOT | ZOT‘O0E case sa f ; S[®7IO.L
09 89 06 9g aT = 0G 9¢ 06 9¢ a a id ray ‘* ‘spury poyissepou yy
= a T G — — if Be al ws . $49 N be 66
7e a2 66r 04 BV6 { 69 PPG as er GP L&T £3 18 —_ — * soury ‘skey pur soqeyg
BS VG €¢ 8T €P 8T SP ee cme 8ST EP Fis oF ar — : : - sourry ‘sqeq
& | PIG 61g oa oa al = oye = ae — =e = = ie : " soury ‘ooretg
ac TEV PEO T 99¢ 816 99¢ 816 = — |99¢8 816 So — — — ; : soury ‘sropunoypq
= LEZ CCT 1&2 IFT { i earetaeat| (3 ¥ 6 G 6 6 me as E ? ee ws
3 = . 2 6&6 SPT pi a 626 Ttl v 6 = ase : ; a nqTeH
2 él GG SE 9 €1 v9 sate = €T 9 ae 77. os ae : A et ‘sprvuiny
S 192 6F gg 18 ge 18 = mT KGS 18 oa — — Beet ofS « ‘stony caSu09
XN a ee KG 9 j 9 “a See AG 9 =r, rs ar — |* * seurry ‘ssurqry AA
2 |990T | 4¢'¢ |zcs |ess's [aes | 388°s = — [ses | 888°s a = si — |* + seury ‘syooppey
2 ) c =. — T - T - = aaa ae ee ‘ SON «6 66
aN ai uw frat 060 {Jour | got = ara eens | EOE “|Z Gh ~ — | + soury “(ystaz 109) oysieg |
< $6 yd j al j i! ar me TG OT aE a= ra soury “(ysny,) Ys10y,
3 631 SFE 16 99% 16 99% a = 18 Gh u IG = ae a ase eure |
a) ‘ cee’ by ae — |Joeo't |F96°G |ess'T | 795‘ | Gee 002 Fe iz STON tase ~
S ALOE 9G | PIG oe | G68 ee F9G‘°G =| SBF‘TS ss =i Leq'g ere 13 ‘ee SZ = " seury ‘sur[pop pure pop
2 ' fel bare ase AROS PrOT |g SP 931 09 ae aS ‘ SJON
“S| PET SIF 881 010°T { an Be sa bs oe or om Sp a aa, ee ae Gorath
S | 882‘T9T | Z80'96¢ | 966‘T8T | 048 ‘TrE = — |966‘TST | O28 ‘TPS | SF9‘LL | O8S‘EhS | SFE‘FOT | O6F‘86Z] = | sad 5 “SON SSULTIOH
= F "GMO ¥ Ebve) F Bue) F Eyive) F Bue) F Ere) 5) "944 Pete
XN ‘on[e A sy. quend) ‘OnTV A [3 queng) OnTe A 43 queng) on[® A |49,queng) ‘any RA [sy quvng ‘on[e A [sy quen9| “on[e A. |44,quendy
“‘O16I TIGL RATE POSS pe stg "Ysty Jo uorydrzoseqy
"SULT [10], "SION [R90], es oer Fe re OIA,
[*J0., purty [v0], purty
‘SJON IO SoUIrT
‘SUIALIIY STOSSOA Sur[reg ¢%z‘g pue uwIvD4g gZzZ‘9 ‘SION { SUIATITY spossoA Surieg EgP‘ZT PU UIvEIg ZI ‘SOUITT—: DNIHSI JO GOHLTTY
‘Iva Snotacid oy} BurmInp onyea pue Yyozeo 9Y} SULMOYS PUR ‘T [GT VOX
oy) SULMpP HOLM JO Jowjst(] oy Ul popuLT, Ysty pue Surtatsse sjosseA Suyoodser NunLay—'penuyuoo—'T] ‘ON—d XIA(NUddV
94.
95
G39‘OTT as LGF ‘OCT _ Pe a = wae ay ae bene mass =e poe HSIq TIV dO FNTV A TVLOL,
L869 om 660° a = = = = aa aes = SA = = " onteA [8],
006 8&6 PST 608 = a = ae = or os = = ey ‘ -peyissepuy
98S 08°16 | 88F S10 | en ae =e = ce z= = <= o fee , et eee
0zG‘¢ | PZI'88 |osrF | OTF'69 = a = = <= SS 5 _ -- — g.1048qory
Tg 004°9 = —o = = — a = = -— = = — ‘OK Seer aty
‘HSIW TIHHS
See FOL | TZT‘2LE | coe‘ Tel | Zor‘eGr | L6T‘9 | O96‘LT | e80°LET | L89‘TTF | POF‘SPF | 6F8°SET | 82800T | 864°06Z | E80°8 | SFB"ES | ° S| VIOd
<S
S — — |* 91 — — IF gI F 91 - — - — | * S¥oxt ‘spury pogrssepouy
S | ost CPF rah 18% Gd, 182 — — |o99 at 9 0z — — | + soury ‘stey pu soyexg
& T . es wae sn eee Aa ies — = ae — = — ; : * SION SULT
VA — oa — — —_— — — —_— — oe — — ‘ : = SOUuTT sqeqd
5 a ‘ = = as on i sae a — —_ — — — : : d SION ‘OV
=> 199 18 1z PG lz se — — |2z% #G = = _ — | * * seury ‘sxopunoyy
S | oo. GIF Scr ChE QcF GHG _ — | ger CHS a aa ~ pas _oqtTeH
me |¢ 9 66 04 66 02 = — NGG OL oo es = — sour] SBONIIU A
re ene ery es | |) oe ce Wee eee ft tee Bee sane
4 CIP 166 = — |e £66 z r fos = | oe Oe
< ‘ ‘ ae 1 NOLG 0066 1942 006°6 =e emer! |) Z6F " SION
ee ee Heese hae SililGat chit. |e OS eee laeate Lt OFT mae iad (s ea ed ie
! xs | — om ae ae ia os _ i 2: an = Me es
s Ss J . °
S — — — ~ — a _ LT Zee S1ON
cee | ane at ae “20 { oP GZT _ — IP OT ge GIT = Cte) sade as soury ‘Surry
- ‘ x 1! ¥“ { —? oe = oad > ae = Se) PhSS ke EBL F6. ON .
Reem eh eee lee rt i — gos'r | gao‘rt Jeor | ate — | — | + seury BSuxpop pue poo
9% SOT GP EST _ — |ap eet. Ld 03 9¢ _ yaaa even
epa'se | zrs‘ese! ooz‘oet |! seo‘tor! — — log92‘9et | ge9‘Tor 510" ge | o6F TIT] 989001 | SFT‘06s 1 = — - ‘ syonT ‘SBuLIO Fy
“SULALIIV STOSSAA SUTTLEG GQG‘E
pue weeyg §78‘¢ ‘sJoN { SuLAtaIe sjosse A Surpreg Qgg‘E pur WREIg QOT ‘SOUITT { SUIALITe STOSSAA QZ “S[MBIT,—? ONIHSIY JO GOHLAW
—_—
“1e9X snoracid oyy Sutanp onyea puv Yo9vo oY} SULMOYS PUR “1 TG] v9
ey} sulinp AeuyIO JO puysiq ey ul popury Ysty pure SUIALLIG STOSSE A suryodsol NUNLIY —'penwyw09— TT ‘ON—'G XIGNUdd V
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
LI8‘C6F = 68F‘SIF| — a
Org = OLY = =
GSP ¥8Z'S «| POF oss‘s ae
ST 09% 9 O3T ocx
GT 00Z az == =
L0& ‘G6F 12E1'269‘T
6L0‘8FF |SES SFFT] $3L‘0%
TIz O8S'T | Sts T86‘T | SPS
ra | FIE GOL LVS ZOT
83 OF LT oe a
aa == shS Zz Sj
Z99 TL9 G89'T | Sct | 389'T
os: pe Gg 03 G
T yj ji OT 5
j 9 j L j
98F T08‘T | FF GIG‘ 1 =| PPP
6666 |16°GZ | Z6L‘TL |P93°L6 | SET TT
SFS 019°8 |1Sse‘l |900°FVT | T84°T
GLE 5 ae 281 6932'S | GPG
Loc‘t |err‘9 |290°E | 860‘TT | 290°S
) 4 ‘¢ ¢
962 roe |zto's |6z0'8 { sare
CoN 1 L169 VL06 G69‘9 =
G6F 6LF TPS‘ THOT] CIS ‘9SF |80G‘SLE‘T
Onl RA ‘dg,quren?)
d BF 8. 53 Saan®) Si
|
ranted Aqguen?y ‘onte A
‘OT6T “TI6L
FPP'89 1 962‘LZF \F62°6LE'T] SIT‘ZS | 600‘08Z | 2069S |62S‘89T'T
T86‘T
LEG
o&
G
SeT T
06
Or
Ay guen?’)
‘SOUT [240],
[POL purty [POL purty
‘IeaX snotaeid oy} Sulmnp onjea pur yoyvod oy) SULMOYS pus ‘T [6] Taz
PLT
406 G69°9
66
ZO
LT
j
PSST
VPP
Z6L ‘TT
68¢
OE
166 'T
PLT
8dL
ELE
C1Z‘9GF |80G'aLE'T} 68469
t tyre)
ranted |49,guent
SON EO",
t
“ONTR A.
‘OPO, PUL [IG
618 ZT GOL T
L¥G at =
oS = xz
z =z
688 SPP 69%
= ¢ 02
= T OT
a G L
616‘T = i
$96 ‘LZ = =
L0G‘E | 266 66F'8
960° | 02 S1LT
E19°% TOLL‘T | SaPr‘9
T6¢ = ae
Te0'e OTL TL 7|-2eS'"F
TL6 962 ¥64¢
CZ6 ‘TES | 9SVF‘O9E |SSS‘OFT'T
eV AN@) F "9M)
£4.9uen?)
“OnTe A Ayguond
\
“WRO4G
"SON IO SoUTTT
"WR94G
“OnTeA | Aq, quen?y
‘STMBL],
HSIg TIV 40 AVIVA TVLOL,
ante [BIO],
poegissepu yy,
spPssny
8104SQ Or]
“HSIA TTHHS
+ s[eqo,
Bouy ‘sey pure soyeyg
Aqea
Rs soles wowlerT
5 ‘qnqieH
6 ‘aye Hy
ss “Ysyqey
‘¢ ‘sTany 1asuoy
C ‘SSUTATY AA
° soury ‘syooppey,
* sour] ‘(CYST TP0D) Ougeg
: * gsoury “(ySny,) YS1oy,
sour] SONY]
SION 66
sour] ‘BuTTPoo pure pogo
7 && TereyoV|L
"SION ‘SSULIIOFL
‘ysty jo uordraoseq
ouy puLInp puetyeYyS jo Zolrqst(y 944 UL popu‘, Ysly pue BUIATIIe S[OSSO A Butyoodser NUOLAY[— "panurjuoo— TT “ON— XTANUdd V
97
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
“panurquo,y) |
8Z 9g
62 oF
COF | re aa |
eTe CZP‘9
GLT LL9
e1e% | 886°IT
Toe‘r | TgL°Ls
60¢ Ties
00g‘OT- | TSS"sz
9cz'r | SOPF‘ST
G68‘T | 68'8
ZPL°8E | BBS‘ 68T
pue weg 29%
E8¢
+20°6
Sor PF
ccO‘T
CFL SP
090‘e
SL9‘8CT
“S49 NT
ae oe = ve = aes aaa a g T
SG Cr ra GG CF = = ees kit
= eS — sae = ae aaa = 9% 1
CF 6¢ = =e 8 9¢ 1¢ == =
ar = = = = = — = if CT
= es a = a sie = ae ¢ OT
G 9G res me Se — Z 97 oe ook
= =e —s —. ae =. =~ a OT 18
LOT 88d es = LOT 882 — 7 se nse
= =. aca aed = = = = G 6
69° | S68°2 a =— 16o1 \6Ch%7 19 | SLs = —
= = =F a = — a 7 TI
88 69¢ eos — 88 69S — ad =~ aa
= aie oe ‘re = ead — — 69 681
oes‘s | 9S8‘OT = ae GZ8'§ | eGz 5 OT 63 18 — a
a — a5 = = ae — G I¥
1883'S | T66‘LT Tis a OTEL | 288-2 F16h-0 | POLOT = a
oF ot = ras — G LT
81g 63F‘S Foe — G6 Gr1T =| SST 189 = a
=< = ae = = =e a SP 62
TS0‘6 | OLF'SZ sa aes GZ8‘G | ZIS*Z4T 190z‘°e | 86c‘e 5 :
hs Ss “7 ae Shite sieeheae?) ‘
SG c sa ar = ae g ¢ = —
= ze = 2 “i ae. ex mee 61
SOF Fr | OFG'TIT si = 984‘T | 6P8°G | zz9‘% | T6S‘S is aaa
<= — aco 090°¢ 4992 G6I‘S «| 682 G98‘ a a
— — GPISh | ST9‘8GT] 1ze‘6l | esc's, | Pz9‘ez | ego‘es =e aa
“SUIAIIIG STOSSOA SUITLEG BET‘
" SION 66
sourry “yoquny,
SION “6
soury ‘eyvyy
89° NI ‘(KLO[SUY) SYUOTL
. 819 NT 66
" soury “ysyqe)
SION 66
Souly ‘SPAUELE)
SION 66
seury ‘s[oy Iasu0g
"SION 66
Sourry ‘ss orgTY AA
S99 N
aoa: FUME
SION
" sourry “(ysTq ge) suiTeg
* SION
* soury “(ysny,) 4sioy,
. . SION 66
soury ‘sury
. SION 66
" sour] “sur[pop
* $99 NT 66
seury “pop
: ‘[eLOyov
"SION ‘SSULLIOFT
66
: SUIALIIG S[OS89A SUTTIVG Cgg‘Q pUe WeoIG CCF ‘souryT { SUTATLIY S[OSSOA [Z ‘S[MVI]T.—: ONIHSIYY FO COHLTI
‘revo Snoracid oyy SuULINp on[eAa pue YoIvd oY SULMOYS pu ‘TIGT Iv9X 9y4
sump LBMOUIOFS Jo JOIST 941 UL popu, YSIY pue Sutawe spossaA SuMosdsed NUALAY—penuyuoo— TT ‘ON—'A XIC Nida ¥
|
(9A0qe pepnypout)
1a'% gge‘s | 6e9°S | 800°6 as tial pac oa oe Pe tied ei re =a) RE pate ACE DOS MST
1406 ~ 696 (8 _ a = _ -- — as as we vol — | HSI TIV 40 GaTV A TVLOL,
or sas 62z' ate. as woe wees — —- ——— = — S- = one e930
OST GE8°S «GOT 696 Pics aa = Pa 5 i a eed eo i ple } poyissefaury
LG S66 GG ELT id oF a as re ae aa ai tr. Shy Sa? spossn yy]
COL | OOT‘8&_| T6 69°63 | am a = ie ak il a oe 5 ieee « sqeiy)
= [sess | r96'%s | roe'e | cores | — ve a = ae eer = ez, ae we ar ee eee ee
Q, ie #, : ; : : , : ‘ , “HSIA TTHHS
cS T9€ G6 998 0g |ozt‘F2 | s0e‘9ez| Toe‘6z | sg9‘Te | 00a‘Fr | gL9‘s9T ] Ga4‘Ze | POT‘8ST | 9F6'GE | 9BG°LIT | BIF 816 sTPqIOL,
gy 182s 010% | 0E¢ 968° | 08s 968°E ey = ace qgse‘e 11 nage Sie: " SeUrT “spury peyissypuy
S ‘ ‘ ‘ ¢ ao a —_ = a3 = —_ = ; " S9ONT
S [796% | 029'sT | 869'T | 203 {leo leeror | — — fae, -|epe‘o feze | T98°e = = soury ‘skmy pure soyuys
x a oi eG og fii — x2 ae ae — _- — €3 0g "$6 SSUTISOTA
— 9 06 0& gc 8 ah re one = as ams ae O€ GG " SION ‘SOTPOATAA
3 Pa =F irs - aif an agg io = ms € 8 son CSS
= | ? re 9 a — |e 9 7 = Sn si Soo yas eS Om eter
: ee ee <a
—— a = — Fa ~— = e 89° NT 66 66
ie 61 | Ty cy 99 g a = au 9 — — os — soury ‘umipeay, = SS
. a i 2 = <4 — a e P - sqony ‘osaery ‘aore,Tg
> & <= ae EE al a ae — GS 69 879 N 3
3 996 6846 | 86¢ TeL‘T I e 19 8891 7 — ae E1C 889‘T ae — a ~ sourry ‘sropunoy7
= at oe al IT eat ak a nck. — = al TI SJONT ‘SeTOG WOULET
=a c ee‘ f pa on = > . = 8 € * SJON £6
SS ta 2006 | 38 766" oT oT 6e8'T - — 906 |osrt |sso'r | 6gs — = - soury “qnqueH
53 : “FAO "49 53 "9M() fs de aa 5] aD)
|
‘anqea |A4,guen%f ‘ontea |444uen%} ‘onye A ay, queng| conten |Agguent} ‘onqea [Ag guendf ‘onper |AaquenG} ‘onye A Aq.quend
= — J -S oT
‘OI6T TI6I en Ne ea EES "ystg Jo uorjdrioseq
"ULROIG “STMBTT,
"soULT [890], "SION, [RIOT
[#39,, puvsr) [®39,L pues
"SJON IO SOUITT
98
‘panurjuoo— KB.MOULOZS
oF
(9A0q®% popnyout)
Of OL 90 qlegq toy posn ystq
8&0 Fg = LOCK LF HSI TIV 10 MATV A IVLOY,
686 & =) heed. S on[eA [PIO],
LTS “E~-| E19°9.— J 928 °T poytssepouy
& OS OT SYM) spossnyy
696°E | FES"9ZT | GOFF PONE: 8104Sq OT]
mS , Sas ; , ‘ F : ; “HSI4 TTHHS
§ 922 9F | SIO GFT | 869 TF | oz ‘6S | GSS SIT 196296 | F88E8 | S6LE FT | LL0 TH ae = : S[eqOJ,
S G € T oe — °° “SpuTy peyissepouy)
R FL LG&E OOT ae — : Se ‘skeyy pur Bees
& 9T 8& GG = = : sour] ‘sqeq
S| OFT 8P 0 — - sourry ‘sore
Ss 0G OOT 806 Hoe = <¢ ‘sTopuUNoyqT
iS 8s GG LOT ae = ‘soury ‘qnqiyeyy
a a ee V a cape soury “oqany,
act Sa rea ra aaa soury ‘oyeyy
4 8st 166 Tes os ae SOUTT ic OSU
eS G ¥ ; 9 on = soulry “syooppey{
re 96T L66T | S66 = = ‘* “Cust [eOQ) 9Y9TeG
a ¥ 0G 6 — = Sour'yT Say SION,
3 [SPOT Gory | 106 a — |6F $166 | 68 6FI — o : ‘Bury
S| 096 903°T | Ler = ~ ue Esq’. | 8P TST = — sourry ‘poo
Ss. EAs. 8016 Ff GL ka 186 GOL, LT G83 mez = * ( GarayoRyq]
OLLFH | TILSET}PFT'6S | 8S ITE — PPI‘6S | SPS‘FTT are" ¥G |668°EL | ZE8'FT | 6FE'OF = ar "SJON ‘SSULLIO
‘BUIAIIIv STOSSOA Burpreg 112° pury wiveyg 1ZT‘T ‘SION { SuLALIIV spesseA SUTTIVG ETG‘T pue Weg GT ‘SOUIr]—‘ONTHSIY 40 GOHLET,
‘Iva X snotacid oy} Sutunp onpea pure yoyeo oy} SULMOYS pure
ey] Suunp Beaireg jo yoLysiqy 94} UI popue, YsIy pue SutAts
‘<
ELGh teen,
e@ S[ossoA Surjoodser NunLAY—'penuywoo— TT ON—W XIGNUdd Vv
wh
~~
y Or Pe oe ae = a ss os = i = eras =e
61 a ia! OT ia! OT ‘i = PPE OT rr: = = ==
OST 16 89 BSG 89 BEG ies + ETF80 BEG aD oF cs =
“BL 9ST $63 CIT 986 CTT 983 i = ss SUL 983 = ay ee =
S |PITT | 188s |rZET | see's |Pree'T | ZeE's ap — | P@E'T | B8E'¢ = a a 5
ne nee enc ec ep et pee, SS Pow Pe ee
= .Fe ST Se = ae = aa a oe = = = =
= 178 Lz li Tél Lv Ist or eee TST = = - =
S ‘ ( a “y — |4eeT | 4ee"e |4eet | Lee's “am a = Ee
= [2996 | 08's ]2I8's | 928'6 { ciz't | eag‘e ie cla't | 668'¢ = = = «=
a 96 002 ZT LE9'T = = “RESD 169'T | ea LE9°T = = = =
|c86°2 |¢198°Gs | Pe6F | SIFTS = — |ro6'r |STFVTS [Sgr | OTS‘OS | 96T 806 ie ae
~ F gah) F "7MO) F EL0) F "AO F ere) F re) F MO
DMM Reser 9) | is i> | clo oo ee
a ‘ranted |43.49uen%} ‘onqtea [49,9uUen%] ‘onTe A san ‘onjeA |47.9uen?y contea |Aqjuen?yt ontea |A7,9ueng} ‘onpea | 43. 9uen?)
%
= ‘OT6I ‘TIT "IOJOP, pur [ieVg | “WULROI9
2 ‘Souly [¥IOT, “SION, [RIOT 3] tng ‘STMT,
= [e}0], Puety 1830. purty Ri mo eeu
"Ive X snoracid oy} sulInp onyea pur Toye oy} SUIMOYS pUe ‘T [GT vax oly
—)
a sulinp WOOL YOOr]T jo qorsysiq] ey} Ur pepury YsIy pue suratuue sposse, Sutoodser NUALAY—panuyw0s— TT ‘“ON—'g XIGNAddV
‘* ‘szepunoy, yy
‘* setog wouerT
“qaqiey
‘* “stay Iesu0_
SOUT ‘SSUTITY AA
soury ‘syooppeyy
66
SION
* “(Cysty [e09) oyyeg
soury “(ysny,) sso],
: : soury “surry
SION “6 66
soury “SuI[pog pur pod
; ‘¢ ‘JaTOyOvyl |
SJON ‘SOULLIOFT
"Ystq Jo uoydiiosegq
101
aAOge Pepnyvut)
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
G9& 960°T ae = ae ee 5 fas 7 ae es = — — ‘'SYMC) 4leg JO} pesn Ysty
906 °9T =~ “CCG er = a ay ae a 5 - — — - = HSI, TIV dO ANIVA 'TVLOY,
S86°T ae 916° co al aa et a 7 — — — — — : ; ‘ onT@A [RIOT
Cas 960°T | 99T 92, a re so = = = — = - — - - poyissepoug
18 129‘T | 16 884'T — =e ot c= = — -- — — = "SqMO - +” 'gTassn yy
668°€ | 62808 | 689°S | FoL'FL = = a — _ — — --- = == | “Oy *% cc ” “se eaegeqory
‘HSIA 'TIHHS
TZ9‘3I | 669'TF | 4866 | z69‘8e | 680°S |T9L°8 |868°9 | TK6'6S | 16L°6 | P8L°LE | 96T 806 = = ‘St ps SESTOM
T v € 9 g 9 Pre eseesiagl 9 me ss TE — |° “ “spury pegisse[ouy)
64 881 GG 9g GB 9g ae ars GS 9g — = as = “soup ‘ghey pur 8084S
if me 61 6& 61 6& iad aa =F at ; * 899N
iia
roe ee ee
0495 ¢ ==" TOL So a — ais 7 iain! (alas oe a = = = ee ee
€20' |0G0‘8 |St4rT | ZO0L‘e ss oy “ej et) ate _ — — — — = |s4.ncg peyissepouy |
60T | 0OF'8SE | 8ZT 02°27 | = esi said ae) | ee — — — {| — — She AE Mee Og ea
ssg'e | 6ar‘e9 J 69G‘E | LEF'S9 —Fi Lied aa ese i scm | Petia — a = ‘ON " . * sdeqsqory |
| : ‘HSIA TIHHS
9EP'LE | PIS‘LeT| OTT‘es | oTs‘cot|oes's | ses‘, | FTL‘TZ | 8BF'26 | ere ‘TS | L9F's6 |c9c's | eres | — my STL
L i 11 P T 4 # ad tn i 7 hel = = = ‘¢ ‘spurly pegissepouy) |
faa WA G6GSs«Y BB’ 61 $8 613 il = Fe (a a - an Fr Som CAV DUE Soret
= ‘an ad g T g i AT g iss = Si aE at REM Seae GL |
| PT SFI 88 SFT 88 SPT a oat. WSS Gel WE oe ee va r= a Ae neorelaly
SLT | S83 L¥T 846s | LOT 8h = ee 4! 8tZ = re a = 2 RO DEORE,
3 1st ol 1 87 09 | SF 09 = — 418 09 = = = as sada ail bes lang sane Ie
B 80 */ 88 é T 13 I 7 mee I = a = z qnqreH |
=. TPE LY g j ic 3 m9 meses kS j = ot ae =7 = Seu ccna
N oF emo, (3 61 = 746 61 | 6 61 a a 53 = | SOmeH |
= 1 6G CES oe ee — — ' — — —- _ — — — — ate N Spawn)
8 [6a E9 SPT 08% FT 08% ae SEL 08% aa cs ee ra Bleu wesueo sm
= | 601 81Z 6IT 1? = GIT 1¥ es ma PALGEE 1¥Z re = 7 aaa soury “Sau MA |
= FIST | €90'S 4396 PGLT | 396 PEL T eae es, “B86 beLT os -_ = en sour]. S0OppeH 4
| paaval PO) lectin ae — 1682 008°S | 68z 008‘ FF ie weg = SJON
252 SE IS UM Ss cal ld Pee Pee fe — |¥ee | saa'T -- - — | + samy “(usta Te) ouaTeg |
= 22 —- , ip = oa om = ° 840 NT
a aed ocoT | 46 = | 02F c6r | e9% Sf aie ip a 61 COP — — -- - soupy “Bury
SS ‘ F G ¢ = sr, = SS" Pee an SION : F
S prot (6467 [Tort | see { jateT | 208° | Se | mst | 408° - _ — — sourry SUITPoD pur pop
= |990' | 2268 JTt'T iFig'i9 | — }IZT‘T |Fs‘9 L6s0'T | 0s'9 Jae GIT ans rs ; Wigs 1
= joze‘os | sze‘eor pore 0% aan'ee = es are 02 eee 88 [ore ee eas 3 «| TSLOT =a | vows SJON “SOULIIOTT |
ee 3 Ele) Ecve) F EEve) Eve) Bue) Eze) F sxe)
| |
‘On[B A eaqteng ‘anqea |4a.guene} ‘onpea jA9,queng} contea |499uen} ‘onye A [Arameng ‘anyTe A sya ‘ranqeA |A9.guen’
"1090 Ue [Ie “UULB94¢ “ystq jo uorndtiasosog
‘OTST “TT16I JOP PUR [Leg 18 .
“ULB9IS STMBLT,
‘SOUITT [RIO], "SION [PIOT,
Po. pee) TR}OL pueryy "SJON IO soury
0 ee Se ee |
‘Wak snoracid eyy Sutanp onypea pue youvo oy} SuLMoYS pue ‘TTT vox oy sutinp eA
PU TOIIVOTOO'T Jo JOLysI(] OYY UL popULT YSIY pur Suratie sjossoa Sutyoodser NuALAY—"penuruoo— TT “ON—d XTANHdd V
102
108
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
“panuruoy |
968 ‘LT
69T “Eg
18h‘S
EL
8
ecg ‘6T
GC0'S
9
SE sz
GPG
P
PoE ‘LL
ecc’6T | F3e'LL 1 8he's
| ‘Iva Snoraeid oy} SuLINp onyVA pues Yo}vo oy} SUTMOYS pu
SULINP ULVITITLM -9.L0,7 Jo JOS. OY} Ul popuUR] YS PUP SUTATIIe s[essoA SUT}Iedsel NUNLAY—'penuyuoo-—T] ‘ON—G XIGNAddV
‘
19g
g
64% ZT
j
g ya
ae 9GCT
: 17
IF
| 9¢ OLE
j SOT
ccT STF
| G1 91Z = = a =
= a EGS Trot I$ Li 909°T | &3%°S
6S SST 6E EST =O = 1g T9T
| 2, — aad G9T €88 FOL Sh — —
: aa = OT 901 = =
—— ao a = = 6¢ €8T
me = 161 129 S2L & |6SL.e =
Bu CIF — = o
a i OTST | FL‘? oe a
ZO9 gcg‘T es => 261. TOF
$2), GPG SE GES OF 61S _ ae
8 i 8 P < ae a
g1e‘6 1200°LT | 9F6'L19 ASS ao
IT6L 180A OY}
SON “OORT
SION 66
soury ‘s1epuno,y
SION ‘SeTOS WOUIE'T
. SION 66
" soury “uqiteH
SJON “goqany,
SION 66
soury ‘oye yy
SON ‘(s10]s0V) SHUOTA
SJ°N Bh
SION
soury ‘spareuiMn4s)
$19 NT a4
sourry ‘s[oq 1esu0pH
SION 66
Sour] ‘SOUrFIY A
soury ‘syooppeAy
S99 N 66
* sour ‘(YSTy [VoO) aygteg
* soury “(ysn7,) SIO,
SION 6%
* soury “oul[pop
S}ON “Pod
‘¢ ‘JaTOyoey!
‘¢ ‘ssurpredg
* SION ‘SSuULIIO_
tieth Annual Report
ur
Appendices to Th
104
106‘8S —=. [Eres ‘6¢ =
[8 '¢ = 049°@ =
¥F9 GEG‘ =| STS 890°
T&T OIT‘9S 126 069‘LT
907‘ | O0LF‘8G 1¢90'% | Zea‘Gc
<= = = = HSIJ TIV JO ANIVA TIVLO,
aos a — — : : -- ONTBA TIO,
= en -= a ee ' peyissepouy)
7; es — = ; , : SQeIL
ras — — — “ON s * greqsqory
“HSIA TIHHS
26°16 | OSZ°ZOL| FIFE | ZLE‘9 : : S[TRIOT,
961°GE | 9E0‘SOL |] F2a‘2E | 6PT‘6ZT | Sc6‘st | 6ce‘th | ses‘6T | STF‘8L | 986.9 | L40‘0Z
AT bh 6 9T pe Fs — a = ea =a RZ 91 " & “spury pegissepouy)
ne ase = = = eal hese 93 |° SieN
eve'e erst patos /2er'et{| geoe fogg'cr | — may [eee lige ao | a — | + sourry ‘sdey pu soyeyg
4 6 = = ‘ia me es — = = = es = : : es S- ASUITEOO PT
a4 96 66 616 = Be — = a am — £6 61Z ‘ ; * SION ‘SOPOT AA
6¢ 686 Og 006 — ae oe 002 : : : << ‘sae
j SON TM
cut)
‘onqteA |A7,queng} -ontea |49 Quen%} ‘onjea |A7,Guen conte | 49.9uene “ante Ay quent} ‘ontea |44,4uen?y} ‘onpea | 49, 9uen?
"IOJOTT pure [IVS "ULR94G "Ysiq jo uodis0seq
‘OT6T “TI6L
"SOUT [eJ0], "SION [PIO J, “urRagg ‘STMBI,
[eqoy, purrs [eq0], purty
“SJONT LO SOUTTT
“panaqwoo —UL@TTTL A -LOu
105
6096 — 1960‘62 — >} = — | = — = — — -- a _ | HSI TIV 10 ANTV A TVLOY,
066°6 =m 164°C Saeegsd Hines mes ae ai = = = — = — | ~ = ony? x [ejoy,
T¢d T8e‘s | Z9E 666‘T a peer | ears ao mes cas ma = nae wos He ‘ —-:peyissepouy,
OT 08 — — Ff — _ — —— — — — --- — — ‘Sa.M() s " spessn yl
G OFG g 096 a Pe = = a ie. | aaa Se = = eet eee 28
123‘ «| THS‘LF | OST‘S | 390‘9F = hes | ee ae: <= oa =n — — =e — ‘ONS. ; * sreqsqory
|
1
“HSIA 'TIHHS
rs
=
Ss
= ZI9‘9T | LET‘Z9 | ele‘9s | SP8‘ZOT | 9TG‘s | ssc‘e | 6es'es | 092‘26 | OST‘9S | GZ9'TOT | Gzz OGal ale pag (aes i ate
aS IZ T8 09 L0G 09 106 5 cae 6¢ GOG iL G i= Se as * goury ‘skey pur soVeAS
ms (13 j OT 6 | OT 6 = == Or 6 a aes |e Ee Pe eee eer LA:
Ss pes — 126 ag 36 eg = = -- aa ee Raswod “or ajeny
S 699 GOP CPV 666 { ece Len one = ede 18% Ss = == ~— : : * sour ‘ooreTg
te 9 OT g OT g rz rete 0: g = See SS $2 Sen ee Gey
> Eos ase } T - 1 — ——_ - T ae oa. 3 het Bt ir . . . a4 ‘qoqin J,
~ &T 16 Y 8 a 8 i. ee v 8 ao = ar oS EE 725 * sour ‘axe py
8 8T OF 86 Cc) 1 8G Gd, xa aS LG ed iT Sj as om : : wt ‘S[OG_195U0()
| sor T0¢ IP 6FF CIP Grr. gs =". Gir 6h = ap as = 7 + seury ‘soury A.
= | 496 IIe Pas G86 mate G8 a5 peers (9 45% C8 ea ae es = ee "a aes ‘syooppeH{
o T¥E $C6'T PEE res‘T | PEE $98'T ey rae PES Pash ie Se a | eee == * gourry ‘(ysTy [ROQ) eyqIVs
So 182 re ag G2, cg GL = = 16s v9 9 II = SiN mais agg lea sat |
6ST'T | 999° ]ZIO'T | sss‘'s |[stoT | sss‘s a5 — | 266 gees | ST &% et ae ii ~ Si c0 qaeers ELT POD
el 696 68T 08 Sa area 08 681 COR ege eos RE i Ste tal ete ee ROT
662°ET | OF6'GE | 8LE'SZ | O0F‘96 = — |s2e‘ss | 00F‘96 | 9L8°Ss | FIZ‘E6 | 20% 98TT a Se : “SJoN ‘souliioH
"Iva SHOTAGIA oy SULINP ONTVA pu YO}eO OY SULMOYS pue ‘TET Ava oy
SULINP UMOJTOGAUIBH JO JIIISIGG OY} UI popUL] YSTJ pur SUrATIIe spossoA SuTJOedser NUALAY—'penwyzwoo— TT ‘ON—'G XIGNUdd V
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
le)
co)
ra
880‘SI — |79¢E‘e i aa aa = Fis = + = a ne =
TL6°T = I9T'T ae aes — a asic yor = a “ = —
Bos 14e‘T ]9IS cst T oe a — at = = ats — re i
7 03 9 cS = sales cs = = a a ol as io
e18 TS6‘6L | 992 966‘9T a wr 7 oT a aA ta +7 ais —
02 FoS‘9T |S8 CHP LT = = xa ‘ ed = as = = ae
1J9L°0T | 98FTh | S0s'F | F68°8T | 88F 062 GTL‘S | POT‘ST | S03F | F68‘8T = —= Bolts SS
os eee SS ee eee —_———_———. ne il = ee? ————
PLE | 8% p LI ¢ A = aie * AI m7 - = ~
nee see er OT SI OL = oa = —
ST $1 { 9 F ¥ eae e a hips ue She
CF 06 9% 19 9% 19 = = 196 T9 — = — —
FI FI 0G 0z 0 03 z= =" NOB 03 = — — ——
go 98 83 TP SZ TP oe = e IF ai — -
= = 1B ECT Sj ECT = a — --
6¢ coe | SF E63 { = rs sn a7 ae e = os se a
6 ST ZG Sg GG 8g = == AEG SF =" : —
Bs = Wi 9ST LL 9ST ae — — —
L6E G9G S&P 999 19¢ oge =e — [Joe ogee = oP Fa
OFS ose’s | 922 Sor ra =r 912 ECr‘t [922 SCPr'T er — — =
1086 |s8co'Zs | $ss‘s | Sgs‘oT =e oe E66" | ZSGS‘9T | Sess | ses‘oL = = — —
F VG) a "9M s "gO F “JMO F “QMO F “gan F Ve)
; ‘on[e Ay queneyy cone |A49,9uen?y} onpea |A47,4uen~y ‘onye
A Fuen(y onper [Az quendyp onper |Azquengy onpep
A494 wo “OnTe A
Ay queen)
ssqund| ‘OnTR A cya} “One A.
‘OT6T ‘TIGL
"1OJOP, Pur [IVS | “UULROIC
J
‘SourT [RIO], ‘SION TRIO, "UIRa4G ‘STMeIy,
[ejo], parry rac Ad on 3 ‘SJON IO SOUITY
‘Ivo Snotacid oy} SULINp onTVA pu YoIvo oYy SULMOYS pure ‘T[E] vax oY
“ON
HSI TIV 40 SATIVA IVLOY,
on[eA [PIO],
peyissepouy)
6
er) ; ‘ spassnyqy
S104SQO'T
: : s.1048h—)
“HSIH TiHHs
STRIOY,
soury ‘shey pur sozeyg
s SION ce
soury ‘soreyg
‘* ‘sjeny Lasu0D
soury ‘ssunTy A
soury ‘syooppeyAy
899 NT 66
" soury “Cyst Teo) eyrreg
‘Ur
SJON 66
sourry ‘sulTpop pur pop
: 7S FeLeyoVyl
* SION ‘SOULTIOFT
"Ysiy Jo uorndriosog
sump ABIVLEAUY JO JUST oY} Ul popuv] YSIy pue SuLAtme sposseA Sutyoodser NuALAaY—panuywoo—]] ‘ON—g XTC NWdadV
S| (eS Te ae ee San Te aie pene ee ee ae — — | HSiy TIVd0 aOTVA Ivioy,
rt | 968 erm cd? Tomas | Sea se at = al aie are = a — * ONnT@A [eIOT,
682 TO3‘T | 98 626 T = re a = == meu, Geo rae - — — < ‘ - payissepuy)
O6T C6G°G | Faz Cy eens 4 Rasa fae aa oar a aly | aoe = a _- “Sy - + gjessnyq
I a S O<T ) eee al ror: =e sa iain | aaa sa sis a saaee : : sqein
L¥E 9¢0°9 | PRT TEg's tt ae == aia =< = aa ae - — ‘ON - * ‘g1848q 077
: | ‘HSI TIMHS
as ¢ ‘ 4 4 ‘ (4 4 ¢ 6
S | r7ee0s | st0'2ze | ses‘Or | PrE'es | 200% | 064° |Tes‘s | PrET‘Te | ees‘or | Press | — =e = =. | Sy iprt eiBhog,
S | esl | 88 rE OL 88 aK a = ee WO a a as Be ee a i
ie: ae cl OL GT OT Te im = SaR: : Sc. 9 (SQONTy see
& est SPI T9T CTT { arr COT an = oie cat ar tee = ele ee Shar coor
ome — TOF 8g OF S& mas << oo pee aces Sas ICD
eae te i Se Wy "| Sel a =o fist oc | es = — — |* + soury ‘srepunor.y
S eo ee OY: 89 OV 89 a a a a. ; et TRIO N oce
aa 9F 09 | SP TZ { fe ¢ = = e e = — — -— : ; * sourry ‘oyeyT
= [6g Sn WA 616 LOE 616 TF imme (ue 616 a = we See ae “ ‘s[oqi te8u0p
& | 192 6G 861 861 861 86T Br GE 861 as ce sain — | 2-5 Seury 4. ssaring yy
Swi. hy anes alede 4 | he a cals g q a aa a Meese
By Big 6FS a — | 8% 6FS sui = we he oe = SOURS Pou bt
® Pee ( { a SE ChOT | st CFO'T vis cr ial a a oN
= | 996 941% | S6T T80°T }] 9 o¢ pe sae a zi ia = — | > soury (gst re09) upg
‘> 10¢ 9 LP 9 | LP +9 cam samt iy 9 a — — — " soury ‘Sury
( noe oe oS Ta | = ep OGE oge 988 Cee = ila or “ite — s\% 22 SPN ees
vert aout |arr't | 69e't eee Zz et ee ne er = = | seat Saupo9 paw pop
LEV S63'T | cbr geo | — {corr |eee%s | or 8663 Se a = lee ‘¢ Jaro yoe TA
Ly9°9T | selon F182", (ser'sze | — sor ee BLL: SO NCGE Zoe I TL 1 BST LG = = a a eee S}ON ‘“SOULLIOH
Iva snoracid oy} SuLInp onyea pue yoyo oy SurmoyYs pue ‘TEL wvox
ey) sump ABSeyZOY Jo Jourysiq] oyy Ul popur] Ysty pure sutattae spessoA Suryoodser NunIAy— ponueuoo—]] ‘ON—-"g XIGNWdd V
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
108
+: Sal a = (ee...
(tis Tare =F sas baa a a a = PS 80%
. ; | ie yi Sy me ae ar = SHG 161
190‘T | ¢09's | &s¢ OTL +~1&9 T¢ as aoe ae Tg maa — — Se
ae “a cs ze = sek a seen (i! Bez
eo = = a a ree =e = Sj j
SIT P9E 6IT PPO { Fai ain 2 re Bs bs gs 8 2 a ae
te ne : = — = = a = = ae i 03
OT 88 { 9 ge — a -- — 9 ge — =
; ; — = a 05 = == =e a OT (0)
cov ort |40F = 997°T {loge loot | Se = Eames ar | =
= = G G G G Tm a Ne 61
sort loset foes le2e cei | cae eS a nage |e os mae Teas ee»
Ld LGT = ==) PS cs CF Gol = =
ee ce pea eR ee a eS ee PS
10s‘T |669°9 | Es9‘°E | 612‘CT = = 976‘ | FEs‘OL | F89°2 | 24886 | 39% L¥8 1g) CEOS
F gM) J VQ) F pvt) F "GMC F "9M F "4.M) F "9My)
‘angea |44.guen?} ‘onpea |49,9uUend} ‘onze, |49,Quen%] ‘onteA |47,.ueN~) ranted |AZguen~y ‘onpea case “OnTe A rane
‘OT6T ‘TIT “IOJOPT PUB [LVS “UI94G
‘Ssour'yT [eIOT, "SION [PIOT, a i Sh
[#40], puery [¥I0], puvss)
"SJONT IO soUrT
‘va, snotaoid oy} Sup enyea pure yore oyy SuTMOYsS pur “TET 1voX
b - — _ 7.
66 ‘TTeUg
SION 66 6
soury ‘UINTIpey ;
ce ‘onrery 6
SJON ‘oSrer] “xo ‘syooppeH
SION 66
* soury “(Cyst Teop) euqtes
° . SION 66
‘ soury “(4sn],) YS1o],
. . SION 66
soury ‘SUIT
SION 66
* soury ‘sulTpop
SION ‘6
sour “pop
SION 66
soury ‘[e1exoVyAL
SJON ‘SouLIIEF{
"ystq jo uordrii0oseq
ay} Suunp YOOUSE.AH jo Jo1sysIqT oY} UI pepueT YSLy pure SurAtie sesso Sutyoodser NUNIaY— penuyuoo— ‘TT ‘ON—d XIGNHdd V
109
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
Glee
=a 6
a EFS‘8
a C98
I¥8 OFZ
GLL°ET 1 #0
OcT =
OcF'S Ie
STL°GT | 826‘2
ke G
F219 601
= val
cl cg
#G g
OFS 0&z
ChE 161
cg ak
F6F 908'‘T
9% 6
18 8z
gc g
VEZ Ae
808 261
186°81 |Gzs‘s |seo'r |248T‘e | 9Eg0‘TL | ZaF‘F
a te eV tee
as
CO
str
eSec I
Pp a —
ase = =
BS ea =
G eS —
a 4 ae —
a a I
OPI = a
P — —
seem g
oSI = =
99¢ = es
eats p
002 * _—
TéI - =
OZe‘TT | 060‘
rec‘e
Z9 99%
8 cS
FGz‘T - | 99¢
Tt 0g
T
‘99F ‘T
S16‘S
FP
eInuLy, IOJ posn ysiy
HSI TIV dO ANIVA TVLO,
OnTv A [?99.L
6s
peyissepuy
"SoM spessn yl
: 2 sqRig
“ONT: : 8.1098q Or]
‘HSIA 'TTHHS
s[Rqo J,
$10 NT oe
* seury ‘spury peyissypoug
SION 66
soury ‘shey pure sozeyg
SION 66
sourry ‘SuILISa TT
* SION ‘SOUOITAA
$19 NT 66
seury ‘sqeq
" soury ‘Tjeug =“
SION 66 <6
seury ‘wntpeyy
SION 6 os
* soury ‘esrey ‘oorelg
S19 N 66
seury ‘s1epunozy
SJON ‘SOTOR WOME]
S49 NI “
‘soury QnqipeH
SION “Joqany,
SION ‘OyeAL
‘spreuin4y
SION 3
seurry ‘sjeq 1esu0g
$J9N ‘79
SOUL] “SOUT AA
1T3
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
110
LOPT | F6F'T F69ST | O98'T se = SSP baie SSP TTd = = TS8 649 BON ‘Slopuno[ iy
IF IT GF OT GP OT a — GP OL = = = = * sourry ‘ores uoule'T
FG Al ec 9% ec 9% = = iy ¢ SP GS = a soUry ‘snqyen
— > 61 Z6 616 26 <= c= = wo - SJoN r
971 =| 09 itd &6 { , . ae eS os eae : = zi ee
¢ “|g 7 8 v 8 = = — — F 8 = = ~ Seu ‘oe
SOF ose‘T 1906 T2r‘T 190¢ ici aa — a TPS 6E2, C9Z 689 a7 amr <A Sta, ToBUOL)
O6rT | Ge6‘T [S89FT |966'T |S89FT | 966°T = = SOFT | 966‘T = 4 me ry Senn: SSOUTATY AA,
6c9 E86 0&Z sxe | 08% S9¢ = = WhOSs 89S = = = = ea WEE S100 EDEL
" = ne ge cos ce coe <r = a —_ SION :
186 v6oT | 6ST 889 1 s07 Ege -~ — |For ege — — ~~ — | + soury “Cyst 1809) eugtes
¥6 80Z 9ZT 08% 961 08% le =n eG SET e9 SFT =< a : * soury outa
: : * ; =i == 16? 9ce‘T | 16P 928 ‘T = = = = 8}9N % :
“86 | 9989 |479G | e249 { gars | LhP > _ — Mirra Tr heie's ets 6ze = a soury ‘Burpop pur poo
S89 SFIS | cg9e T83‘T = = cos T8z‘T | ¢9¢E T82‘T = ae aa = : jie oe ha
SI | OF 06 3B = — 106 3G 06 3s < aa << < SoUTTEdS
616°9 | LhL°LG | OTLOT | 1éh'Th ot — fOTL‘OL | 13r‘Th | OTL‘OT | 1er‘Tr ers <7 = mS, " SqON ‘sSuLtIO FT
a pre) F "gan F BvnV@) F puiv@) F "4M F “9MO) F “Qa
enjeA |44,4uen?} ‘onye A sya ‘onqeA |A4q,guenty ‘one a agen ‘onjeA |A9,guentyy ‘one |49.9uen%} ‘onpea |A479uen?
‘OTGT ‘TIGT “1OJOT pur [leg | “UlB8I9 "Ysiq Jo uodtioseq
‘soUrT [P90],
“SION, [8907
[eq], purr
[?70., puvsyy
"UIvayG ‘“STMBIT,
“SJONT TO SOUTT
‘Iv9X ShotAeid oy} SuLINp onytea puv yoyo oy SULMOYS pure “TET e9e_ yy
SULINp OBIZUVITV| JO JoUsiqT oy} Ul popury YsSty pue Sutatsre sjessoA SuIyoodser NYALAY—penuyuoo— TT ‘ON—d XIGNAddV
111
BAOGe Papnhoul)
S
=
3S
iS
DR
S
= G68" 26 = G86 ‘0S — a ae es ae aa SA) ee = = — HSI TIV JO AAIVA IVLOY,
S [oss — [1620'S a — ot. = a ae eae Skee <i = = SC oamosee oe SAS eo
RQ 16166 | F0L'F |80r's | 06's = <3 — 3 a eat seers: Ss =. — co. + payissepug
a sp clG 026° | ZSP epee — — a -— —- a = = aa — ;‘s9M9° : * sjessnyl |
S [68 | ove'Tg | ose 98626 | reer pars x = a os Sataeiebion = - NOSE igi” pie oS EE
ee Be 180‘°TS | 998 63F ‘FS cs os a a; a =o ub aoe = oe “e SUM SONE RS cacepeam, SEOIEU OT
Ry 8SE'E 000‘TF8 41 296°E [oo0‘6zT‘TL — ae el) Oe 8 Si) tae —- a = a = ‘ON ° : s103shQ }
8 i. ‘ASIA TIAHS
i 68602 | 942°0G | S¢6‘sa | ¢Fr4‘09 | 38S°S | 6L40°IT igos‘tr | gzc‘2r | Froe‘6t | goz‘9e | 260'T | Pers | 39'S | 880‘ ; ; SPIO],
a7 = i 02 | ¥ 02 Mii a _ = F 03 = a. * soury ‘spuly peyssepuy |
‘ ( ee — |99T BEG SOT GEG Fi — CF SET “S90 'NT oy
098 659 6 9TOT |8éL46 { C0 890° a; ang 99¢ GZO'L | 6&P eFO'T —— “= - soury ‘shey pue sozeyg |
1! IG as it ; bas a Pa 2 ! =—=s ae eis aa 2 ae = ate 2 ay . ole e a3 ‘sqeq
g 3b Sj ib = — 3S T g if Saas = ae a ; ; : SON “TMI
— ak Woo) 2Se he “ree oe M288 iE ss gs9'T | TIS‘ i SION Fe
633°) | 489°E | 610% ore'e { soury ‘ore |
09 Ts 3 Koad
A x = = - : = HS WORE CE. ORG oa. = Sen
cost [osest | ts6'sr | z09'0% {| yey pe : ay i z o6r | ggz - - |. + soury ‘oer
96h TSl'eZ . | 860‘ 009°T% = 5 = 7 7 : a = 866 'F ihe SPN “(stopSuy) syxuop
‘ 7 ‘ = rn ci 2 * 7 = 7 8199 | G72 9G a : son
6629 8oF 9G 096‘9 809 Zz { z1¢ 998 = = 16Z 20! IZ SOI - - - - soury ‘ysyye)
~ = = = c ¥ = 7 TL9 69°F BION
£96 91¢°9 FE9 9084 { 8 ZIL - = &% GIL = = = - - - soury ‘spavudny)
a ‘ ‘ a = = 618 S91 618 €9T - =, LVG POL : 849 NI
C166 Iv F 188 T vis ot IZe'T 19G°¢ a = CFG PLG 9/0‘L | 8to‘e - ~ - seury ‘sjoq aaduog
¢ ¢, ¢ ms € = 7 e + i = 96F ‘LF LL0‘9GI 4 - SJON Ly
8r8 19 G6P PPL =f P96 TE 199 ‘G8 { cr ‘p F866 = = ScPr'r | £996 ~ ~ —e es 5 - - soury ‘SBUIQIT AA
pe ‘ ‘ ‘ = = = = = = = = F | 99%‘ SP . - SJON
5 OOL‘G0¢ | ¢gL'e9g | LEec‘c6r | SLg"E96 { 606‘TL OLeIZI ms = CLS OS ek 2e IZ1 = ee & sour] ‘syooppvyy
a ‘ 5 ‘5 I 7 v Z = SPL°ST | OT9TIT | S3°N e es
Re C0 FG CGL'GhT =| PSL‘8T L81 861 { <00‘¢ E/T OL < S GOP‘T | F10‘°2 009‘L | 6sL‘6 ~ ~ soury (Yystq [vop) ous
~ s z ca g = ; y ig Lev 929 ‘T - S}ON
3 669 ggg 1 va6 7 G00 9T { L1G GLE FI a s OL 9¢ Loc‘b | eFe‘FL - - - soury ‘(4snq,) YSIOL
= tag pe oor = - = = ~ = = = bier cento: | == - | e-umon
= G9E GG 98h'6ZT [OT6 TS SPE L8T 1] ger‘ge OLL‘eZ1 a = 266 ZSP‘C 9FL‘ce | 9z9‘0ST - - - : - soury ‘SurT
~ - ,fogo‘ot |see‘9e |J9PL TIT | 089°22 | 06's |890'6 | LrEebsc|slr‘rs9 | SION“
oe 160 [86 | 9PP L268 ]|Z0099E | 082 F68 | ¢00‘99 018°ZLT Ee a ey fe Gs a 20848 ; ~ ~ soury ‘sur[pog pure pop
8 7 = E 093°% 669 ‘GT OLLT | ¥EF° 96°L | 698'> "on 3 SON
Ss J81& G&G 6 68‘F 696 61 { PL 101 a = aa JOL - - ~ - - - SOUIT ‘joloyovy
- SSL 86. OSS bL1Z > ¥ ogg lo. ore PLE = = = - - - ,: ‘s8uraedg
— P68 G CL9 6 VES‘F G18 ‘GE Wa Ai VES V G18 Gg | 78 F q1g‘ SS aS F z F 5 ‘squids
> 068‘F18 | 829°8z0'E | Lez‘99L | F8h‘809°% = = LOL‘T9L | 068°G6G‘S | O9F EEE | FEZ °864'T 101 LO | 899°F6G' 11040 | F99°ST | - - S90N ‘sButttop
3 F "AMO ¥ "IMO F “4M—) F yao d yO o ore) F “FAO
4 2A2) ee ee eS eS ee OS ———$— | eee
“2 ‘onye *Aqryuen ‘one *Aqrjuen ‘anye *Astquen ‘onyte “Aqrquengy f ‘onjea | Ayyueny| ‘onyea | Asyuend] ‘onye,a | A4yryUene
‘s IFA Hueng) RA | “Agen iN Huendy A
S
x “LOFOT PUL [TBS “W945 ‘HSI dO SANITY
<x “OI1GE “TIGH . "SLAN IVLO = Serie = _| ‘NV@LS ‘SIMVUL,
‘IVLO], GNVUY) ‘IVLOT, GNVU) BENT TVLOd N vy :
‘SLAN WO SANIT
‘TIGL F890 OY} UL PULTIONS JO SIITISIC JSVOD SBT
ay} UL papur] YS [JOYS pus oJIy MA JO SpUly JueTOyIp oyy Jo onjeA pue AqyUeN?) [eIOT, ey} Jo JUSUIOJe]QG—'dHANV] HSI
“‘penuyuoo— TT ON—d XIGCNHddV
112
899 ‘OSF ‘LIGL Ul esvoto9q
OLT ‘S26 ZF ‘OI6L ep ‘op od
CO9'PFL CF “TIGT 103 ISL TOUS PUY YSY JO ON|eA 120] Puwy
113
% PIS ‘T = . = = : = = = = = - [IGT Ul esvesoUT
z 619 'G = 7 = © = = = = = - OLGI 10F 1230],
= L896 fa a = = = = = = - : LI6L 10F 190,
66911 8I8 I 9T¢ IT > = = Fe = = = = ~ - - peyissepou
L¥6 6 989 1 19¢ OL = = = = = a = ~ ~ Gh - suv|O
TLO8L | LPS 891 98 E = 7 se - = - - - "S}MO) - s]Ossny[
996 496 I | 687 ST O&T $806 es nd = a a = = = . ss - sqvag
816 $6 829°¢ 9G 66 z = ic = = ? = = - é - — $1048qQO'T
006 GI GZ 009 2 7 3 = = = s = ~ = ‘ON - s19qyskQ
“HSI TTAHS
688 G8 G93 96 = 7 168 ‘6¢ 6ke‘Ler | 8Z6'Es | 228‘LEz = 89g‘ZOL | GFS‘s¢ = - LI6T Ul esvorseqq
is = PIO‘9S PPL'L6 = = = = 160 ‘OT = % og6‘eh | - TI6L Ut esveiouy
ZOP'OGS | FS8‘ETT's | G64 'LFS | TLL‘998‘T| GEL"E9G | OIL'SGL'TIZ9P'680'1) 476 990 4] OT6T YVOA IO} [PIOL,
T19‘06L | STS°989°% | G98°ETS | FFE‘OG9'T| EF8°ELE | ZFS‘TZ9‘TIL060E0'T| LL8°60L'G| LI6T T82A 103 190L
LEF‘00G'G | 8Zr‘SL9‘S | €89'096 | LZ9'88r
CILSIL‘Z | e9t‘zge's | 465‘96 | TLL‘e8¢
16F‘00Z'% | 8zPh‘S19‘e
hery Board for Scotland.
Seams | (vas 7% 06 9¢ 06 9¢ : =o Jers 0931 seN ie
i se a paeeb 62 002 - Wen lige ieee 14 : - | seuyy ‘spury pogissyjoun
= . 1G SF CL 8% ZI 02 60F IT | 16e'8h | - SON i
[rsc're foor'zor Jeor'ze | a9r'9tt {Peso'er | te0'e9 = - fare | ior | zer‘er |ton'99 | - - | soury ‘sey pure sozexg
[essst | Tse 2T feteet = | GPL GT = = x ‘ Z . . > WRIS V1 Creches SON en
we [69 9T 689 ST 699 GT 8h FL 7 5 = = a = - - e99‘GL | Se‘FL - - JON ‘SOYOHTM
qa aT! - = a > ; = = = S90" ECG OL i") gee
cS G69 ¥ 0&6 GL SIL FP GLT ST { egg‘ eco’e = a eco‘T | eco‘e = a = = - - - sour] ‘sqeq
GGL 686 6o¢ LET ie i? = = - - - ecg JPL ; - - - SION ‘Tg
= PIL vs PIL? = : LG Sei eee ON aan
reo'r9 ~—fate‘sr «= fore‘s9 «| o0r'8 {Troy lene LNs | colar) aa 2 ee | lated ee PEAR cnc:
, = : 08g T90'L f08¢, | Tg0°t : - | 922'T | 286 Soe ON tus
G68 G L691 Lov P 960 9 { 109‘G 200‘F a = 109 % 200‘F = = - - - - SoU] ‘sdopunoL iy
( _ 820'T z = LAS | T6LeP |). 2 Sten &
estos |teosr | ces'cs |eor'er {] sry sn aoe | Seem | | eer 3 AIRC TS | OUST ce cee ea acters
eae | een : b b z z z z GO 2TVi60.8< sr rae
ee ee ga Oe are? ve rde'te |\602'0F 4 - |¥o2 loz | dec‘os jere‘es | - = f}- = soury ‘qnqyeH
¢ ¢ * rs ¥ Pe ae = *y a 7 ‘ A 3
goz‘st |src'r foss‘sr orev {], . Z ahs i : ’ Be are | cn ee
18h 498 el 882 ; 4 ; 2 : 25 LBL. cigdeee oss Sioa aN SBE
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
114
96T 9€¢ ZOOL LVG COL LEG
PG 187 Li GS LT G&S
GP 18 16 EG lz bG
2 a 6 ¢ 6 ¢ G ¢ G 4
LOFT 060‘T OFi‘S 80F‘T Z69L | PST‘T
= = G 0G = =
i L I OL > =
G 9 G L . = =
S8P L08‘T GLP 686 GLP Z86'T
060 ‘OT CF0‘'LZ 129 ‘TT 008‘8z 109'TT Tome ; ; soot | zee‘ez
: ; ie é - = 91@ 006‘6 916 0066
6ZE 66% CFS 696 & GPG 696 & 5 = OVE 960 G
‘ ‘ ¢ ear a = ze iS ad
O9L T 210 2 996 € GZ -LL | g0L‘e ze ‘Tt : - iS 108 I 699 F
¢ ‘ ‘ = = = PAL 16S PLT 16S
092 OL GG8 EE ecL FL as | za1‘9 186‘IZ % 2 peas 60E°LT
80e‘T 0ge'9 f G56 868 9 ; m os 626. 8z8'9 ; 96L. stO'1
960 ZLg €¢0°196'1L 1 ¢26‘z9E OFT PLL T = = C16 Z9G OFPL PLZ T § S98 LOL | GIP SFE
Bi “FMD ie UY) Ss Ye)
‘ante A Ayryuen?y “On|eA Ayryuen’y Ayryurn? ‘On[VA Aqyryuene | ‘onpea | Aqyyuene
“1OJOT Puv [Vg
"OUGHT *LIGE : j ‘
‘IVLOI, GNVUY ‘IVLOT, AGNVUY SHAD] TVG TL SEE NGO
TIGL 180X 94} Ul pUBlyeyS pues
AsuyIO ut popury ysty [EUS pue oyy AA JO SpuLy JUerTeYIp oyy Jo onjeA pue AqyUeN’) [eJoJ, oy} Jo yUoUIEJVIG—'aaaGNV] HSI
“SLON] HO SUNTT
G 02 g =
I OL = -
G L = rs
z = 0% 6g
r4 f - -
- = 61 Z6P
OLO‘L | 6g9 % =
G0 CAT = =
z= = LST GEG
g0s‘L | org‘9 7 =
7 = LeB‘L | G8LF
hie tale AALS -
918 | O8L'¢ = z
CLL 19F | TSL‘OShT} — =
g "qAOD g Ye)
‘ontea | Aqygquend} -onjea | <y1WUeney
“ULea4}g
‘WVALG ‘STMVUY,
‘ponuyuoo— TT ON-—a@ XTQNAdd Vv
: - soury ‘squq
- - soUIy ‘oole|q
- ¢ *‘sLOpUNOL
- - seurry ‘sejog uowery
fae SE nqeyy
a = “ce ‘one Ey
- = saury “ysy7e)
- soury ‘sjeq ro.du0g
- = Soury ‘sdarqyig MA
s - SION 66
: soury ‘syooppry
SYON 66 6s
soury “(Yysty [eoD) eyyreg
- soury “(4snJ,) 4s10],
= 5 - S}ON 66
- - soury ‘dury
SON ce 6c
soury ‘Burppog pure poo
6 (alo YoV IAL
- - SON ‘souLop,
—— | J J |. | Oe
‘“HSIY dO SANTI
115
= 96F'TF ‘“LI6L Ul esvars9q
AS ZhP‘909F ‘OLGT ‘op ‘op ‘od
S 9F6'FO9F “TIGL 43 USA T194S puve ysty Jo onyea [ejoy, pueayy
=<
~
a - = UL 9SBVIDS
> ies Be rapist SR
S - - — =O16T 20} [BIO ,
& = — -TI6T 103 180.
= = He peyissejouy)
3) = *SYMY) ~ S[PSsnyy
ek = WB's - sqeip
SS - Sees - SIBISQO'T
: = ‘ON - - siayshO
3S ‘HSId TIAHS
>
= 1086 PrLC6T fogs’e | 2zE‘sL = GSP COL = - TI6L Ur esvorooy
000 T¢ = i z= = €80‘¢ = 109‘S - LI6T Ur esvesou]
G18 P10 | 9ET'0G | FOF'GO =| BE9'ELE | G2G‘L86T | 990‘OET | OSL IEF | GEL‘E9P | BFP‘TOG'T] 2289 | PPZ'GG | - OTET 10F SIPIOL,
O&L'S06 T 069% =| FOF'9B. —- | TSE"HOG | TSP'TGL'T | 9TS'PSL | 8E8°STPF | S8L‘99F | LZ0‘6Gh‘1] €80°8 | Gh8GS | - — TT6L 20} SIMIOL
. 5 S}ON ‘spuly peyissefouy)
- - soury ‘sXvy pur soqyvyg
= - - - SsqJON ‘suttadoy([
eee
£9e' ‘ ‘ ‘o yor { a = = = G i bs x £9 8G ¥ i Ae | ‘‘
PO RES ogee | ona'g - - fago'r jeest |re% lect | - - f= = sour] GnqyeH
ab 686 908 Ties ieee eee ae ati: ae a ob Py MME cea ose ee ee oe
5 sea (lk 16 19 16 : - > 1nOE eye Soe. an Ae
4 ee ie Se he Ete Lie - eis ts): gor | LF : een em eG
3 ¢ 61 \ : = = = = + = = * 61 S}0N ‘(stopsuy) syuoy
: - - - - - - - - rg a7 a SHON
G 61 set 9% ‘ ? 7 ees i 9% 2 ES s Fo RENE
a an = . = 5 a =) ONE shea OO i
62S 000% CEG 640T 4 el 861 Ma = el] 96! Z = < Eee - - pin ‘spaeuine)
cht ¢ 9 ¢ ‘ ¢ = Es = = i =e ap Pe Gg P&L i S19 N sf
ee os ee ee iesr'or | zee‘ee z - |rtz'y jose‘tt |sees | zor'er | - - | +, © seury ‘sjeq se8009
‘ 19° v6 ¢ a = es =. = me = = 981 . +-~B9ON.
s 1 Sr Baa A ia a 6% | 906'¢ - - | gez'z | 906°¢ - - ~ ae - = souyy ‘s8uigi A
Fe 3 = g g g ¢ = = P26 be 180%: iia, OND Sane
SECS Til ba a a tVeee's | yee‘er - - |tos‘z |orott | ze 88 = - | >_> soury SjooppeH
S pais a | Relies : 998 yea'g = [998 ~—s | #aG‘c 3 £6 619 mene ao ss
S has BGG ee | NGS alee = -| 1er'0e - - fears josect |ars't |ior'tr | - <2 7) SRL SHEL 1007) Sama
- - - - : - - EG SONS
a lig cs A oie oe 099% | 609 woe | -. aor — | zest |goz — | t¢8 - |S soury seem) SO
2 = be ai - - L Z L = <5 1 Tt = |-0¢ AP, 22 eae Na
3 v6 SI SOP OF 8&6 ZI 640 €& vaWal OLL se - = = 916) e08'CZ 9F8‘F 19% OL = = =a - Souly aur]
3 vy aac = = 9° | r88'L = |. 989° | 788°L = === 1085 = 102 Ben
Be ee etn | 5 A stat | gee'oe i - —_ [oea‘ot | geet |ecrr |zre‘ot | - - | sourry ‘Burtpop pue pop
S fours estes Jove'e jost'tz {lon Wee ot ee . ere ea 8
S | 821, OF 86 9% 5 ive 86 (| 9% 36 9% ee Bais = < este
wm |cse 206 | 4h9°169 |Zcr‘oLT | Fa8'e99 : x G8S°GLT | 608‘TS9 |} 62L°STT | G08‘ZFF | 99°69 | 000‘60Z | ZeL h0°S ; Pre Sa Tue
8 Ne) F ETAve) "4849 F “aK F “44 F | 340 F 49
= ee eee | renee ee ae I Ee) es ie pres BRS LS ee pees :
4 Aqyaeny | vonjea | Aqyuenh] ‘onyea | Aqyyuenh] ‘onqea | 4 qiyueng) | ‘ontea | Ayquend|} ‘one, | Aqyueng| ‘onpe,a | Aqyyueny
ph
NX
“LOJOPT PUL [VGH “WIB94$ ‘HSI JO SANITY
“OGL “LIEGE
‘SUNI'TT ‘IVI
‘IVLOL ANVU*) ‘IVLOT, GNVUY) I OL
‘SLON TIVLOY, ‘NVALQ ‘SIMVU,
‘SLAN WO SANIT
eae eae.
“TIGT Ivo X OY} UI pURlooY jo szo1IySICT ySBOH
SOM 94} UT popury Ys [1948 pure oxy MM JO spuly JUereytp oy Jo onteA pue AqQUeN? [VIO], o44 Jo yUoMe}eIgG——"dHGNW] HSI4
ee ¢
ee a ON = le MICIN Add ¥
116
S2L'ChF “TIGL Ul esvosoeqy
Geo ‘seer ‘OT6T OP ‘op tyat
408 S6GF “LI6T 105 USI TOYS pur Ysiy Jo onTweA [POL Purry
=
Looe oe P86 °% % > a a 5 ¢ = = ~ = - TIGL 10J osvei990q
7 062‘8e 2 % a s = *s = = 1 = - OI6I 103 [B40],
~ 908 "Ge = 2 rf = =
ie ¥ Bh : TI6E 493 [8991
4
G09‘ Tg 16r‘L 686 ‘GZ
; : ; = = in = = ¥: - peylssepouy
97S 06 6IT IT 666 OL = es = = -: - - "SJAO . s[essn yf
OF6 FFT =F EL9 PS S81 % = % = " is or e = £ : sql
GIL‘91G | 8261 962 ELF ei = ~ - - - ~ ~ - ‘6 - s1048qOrT
veo'2G8 | 0S0'F GPP OFL'T as : = = - - - - - “ON - —- sa048£0
“HSIA TIHHS
= PEL ‘6E 91¢°99 76 ‘OL Ler ‘ag 9102S
P26'GZ | secre | 9cz‘cI | cer‘ec | Fg¢° 90'S
LI6GL UL esves00q
- T[TI6T.UrI eseor0UuT
“ crz‘00g | Pes‘9c6 1260‘69 629'26T [S8eZ‘T@z | RPs‘TFZ
- GTS S6L | HEO'6Z9 | IIS'L6 | SGr‘OTS FETh6 | 28°91 | - — OT6T 40¥ 190,
GG‘00E | F2E'996 | Os‘o9% | 8E8"6ss |ese'99 | ea9‘98T | Toe‘9sT | zee‘6s9
gge‘JOT | 69FF6S | Gaz‘eg | 8LO‘Zem | 198°Z | I¢e‘SI : LIGL 40F [890,,,
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
Gly 1 a bel ra {| 15g apie UI ha mies, (2. [tees oe) ee leas spury porissujoug
otL'9 =| 98486 | 96L'9 | 6z9'L2 Ci ioe Mean a sot see's jov'ot | - | | soury coy pue opens
f 6 Lg LL ze a ‘ 2. = 8 3 ze Be ae: ie : ae, seceedyg
89 (él 8cT 8hE an ¥ r = ie iy ST SFE = - SJON ‘SOTOITAA
001 FOF ¥6 662 soe S x pat : Ie erp were ote a
6 b j i oo ices i . patel oS = alas SION “TIME
19 ~~ {ore's ~—s i ggs‘e ‘| ost BR pers ieee ie is Re eae eo eee
ects fose's = faze's | 408% Pia tee org le ae 5 ae eee are ee
OFZ G91 agg 4G sin : : foes a ee eae | cee ects ete ee
bh eam s | oases I aaa ‘a | os2's ee ——" A | | et 7 ewaao*y | 22 °t \ Seat *t Ras , = \
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
118
I8F ¢98 SL
0s¢‘IT PSE 9SE8l
692 'F IEl'S&z 608F
Z08‘9 OLF ‘9% 086°9
ZSP‘T 918‘ 968
106‘OT 91g ‘9Z 9106
€zG‘G9 668‘0SL | IIF‘e¢
099'8z¢ | 6€9'%26 | 269‘SI¢
90% ‘ZS 682‘ TI] 1 e9t‘9z
S6PS OST‘ST LIL'9
690‘TL 196°92@ «| PIF‘L9
9¢F‘60b |82z‘086 | G9P‘s6s
€96 ‘OT 188 ‘EF 6086
188, CZ 8F9
r68'S {S196 = FESF
808 ‘F6E‘T | 924‘289‘G | FEg‘G0G'T
F "gM See
‘ene A “Aqrqguenyy | “one,
‘IVLOL GNVUY
"OIGE
‘IVLOL,
€&% ~
ete {Trop
61¢‘1 -
C69‘ 1 { ore
GHO'FE | ao
180°GFL { 6z1")
e69°e10't | epe'T6
F9G ‘JST { oor's
P86 IZ { 9‘
6LU'GEG { ale'Is
G16'LF { ost.
008 -
G13 ‘G¢ -
PRP‘980'S 5
ZY.) F
“Aqquenty) | ‘onyea
*TT6T
aNnvayy
O16
186'GE
CLP ‘GT
208291
a98'8g
LZ ‘02
eOr‘29T
FOL‘08Z
est
“kqquendy
‘SHNI'T 'IVLOJ,
OIS‘8T
erg
899.
b8‘b
126 ‘66F ‘T
F
"an[eA
Tg
y g€
16
x 166
7 961
618
x 6oF F
= 601'2
g g
= 81616
SGPST SPL‘
ie Cro'F
= PG!
L YA
s Z15'6
GLP GP
LGP‘SP P61 F
x Ost
008, 8F9
G18'Ge | PSST
GLL‘810°¢ | ZG0‘TL¢
*LOJOP puB [IVg
"SEAN. 'TVLOJ,
Gr avo oy Ur
“Aqyuendy | onze | Ayuend| conpea | Azyuend| ‘onjed | AzWuengy
= - [8h | 88
16 ie - | #88°ST | e99°0%
co Y9E ooh = :
2 at - | 808"F | BIS'IZ
i * - | 999°9 | 862'9Z
0 ¥G 661 iz .
= A - | 099 16°F
016 = ‘. 3 =
col 4 ~ | 28% 868
PEST | 910°L | Ler‘T% 4 z
: ' ¢ Z89°Lh | 609921
GLP GT z z .
6 = — | SPS °CSP | 688°9FS
60.291 | TL gIZ = is
SGP oT = ~_ - | 06"ST_ | T8Z°ETT
9ch6G =| och | 668 8Z z 3
3 3 —. | OFF €99'T
ve6E =| LIB | LHE°9T = =
L = > _ | OF0'9T | 690°S9
89F 6G | O08 Th | Geo lel | — :
QcT‘9g | 06'S | 8966 | F09°26G | 610 OTL
899°C | LOP‘8% | 969°TL e .
tor‘9z | 216% | 920 2T |S896T | S9EF
és z = zs z
008 3 = 4 F
G18 ‘Gg a aoa 5
916'F80°C| GLP‘826 | 666'FE6'G] 208°S | 60L°LT
3AX) F ere) F “9a8,)
“ULB94G
“SLAN' WO SANIT]
‘WVALG ‘SIMVUL,
cc ‘spinbg
SION 66
soury ‘oxezy
- SJON ‘(stopsuy) syuop
a is SJON 6e
seury “ysyzep
SJONT “c
Souvy
; S}ON ;
- sour] ‘sjoq tedu0‘y
SION 66
- - soury ‘sdurziIg
SION 66
2 seulry ‘syooppey]
$29 NJ Ce a
soury “(Ysiy [209) oqyeg
i SION 66
> soury “(ysnJ,) 4s1oy,
- SION 66
- . soury ‘sury
SJONT 6c 66
soury ‘“sul[pop pur pop
ss - syn 66
- - Ssoulry ‘jadoyovy
“* ‘s8utjrzedg
“s ‘sqeadg
SJON ‘SsULIIO_
‘spavuans)
a4
“HSI AO SANITY
PULT}JOOG UI pepury ysl [[EYS pur oy M Jo spury yuoreyrp oy Jo one pue AqyUENY TeIOT, oY} Jo JUSUIEYeIgG—aTANVT HSI
‘ponuyuoo— TT “ON—d XIGQNHdd VY
ees
119
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
188001‘
PPP'T
Z08 ‘TS
P9G‘ST
689‘9T
198 ‘F
192
6L0'TL
9906
£68 ‘08
888 ‘96
T89°LT
ggg ‘601! 8
L18‘86
960°102'S
1¢9‘169
PZL'LL8
1Z8‘8
GIO‘8ST
196‘ZT
PIL‘ST
029‘SI
S6G
G6z ‘1
886 ‘SL
963 ‘FF
029 ‘6F
186‘F
GOr‘S = =
092°69 - =
ggg ‘19 ~ ~
166 '6 FF9'0F =
989°T 19201 =
990°¢ L1G'S0L. i.
0¢9°FI Z6G‘L98'G
LOL‘Ss 896 #9. =
G10 ‘°F CFO FST =
18g‘Zcl_ | ¥z6‘ESs >
= | G0 ‘OF
1g¢' O0T 8 ggg‘ 602: 8] tts ‘6FS
000°846% | ISL‘G/1'8 | 998‘68¢
P86 986‘F tous
aie're | goe‘opt J eav'ee
Gec$ | 9z9 ‘ct s ;
128 ‘G1 969°FT =
P16‘ 1GL‘I PaL‘T
198 SPL =
ozz‘tz | g9e‘ee ‘ nae
90¢‘L 76601 | 260%
693 ‘E8 6918 | 98%
ES‘GOL | ISL‘e¢ { Por
962 ‘CT G0S‘F ‘ oF x
Z6L‘FIF “LI6T Ul esvers0q
LEL‘OLL SF ‘OT6T “Op
ERTS ‘GhO'EF “TIGL 103 UST TedS Pues Us JO OMVA [RIOT Pussy
- |68¢‘FOL | 660‘G89
OLT‘LOT = ~
099‘TSL
088 ‘8¢s
a 96 el
89‘¢ ~ ~
ms 61 Gl¢
81L°96 - -
rae - -
lee - ~
- 7 :
16¢°9 0¢‘¢
0L‘8 - -
= 90‘T G08‘T
18P‘L ~ -
es 8Z0‘T 68
GGT ~
~ 7 i
CEP PP
- 61Z 26
og -
‘op
ra et!)
POL ‘FFE
‘ced
G
9
Z
60888 | OL2‘IF
G2G ‘SEZ | SF8‘Z¢
= SIs
8cT #2
06. b99‘TL
G26 G8 -
LEG ‘FL
ZS =
5 [G8 "ST
c= (0ole
ah CGB
- | L99‘99
= LOLS
= C6618
Zoe ‘LT
ZE0 ‘CT
G 4
500 ‘TP
C88 ‘G49 ql 126°2S8'G | 8L9 018 G16‘ ‘800° & G10. ae I 219! G6g‘¢ r69. OUT ‘T| 890 ‘SOL G
664 sha by T 828°L9T' G 99 G08 Us $99 °7/S88°EZI‘T| L88‘9S‘elTS3‘9F0'T| G10 ‘6FL ‘7
086'T
26 '8F
P6L‘GL
969‘FL
158 OL
161,
8¢1 ‘6s
802'T
928 '8b
GZL's
198"
- ——- [EGT UL esvoss0qy
A OL6T 403 [P3OL
: TL6T IF [PFOL
S - peyissepuy
ce 5 z suv
‘SIMO - - —- STassnyy
ss : Sqely
Mes - - sde4ysqory
S104SAQ
fe)
A
“HSId TIHHS
- TIGL Ul esvel00q
LIGL Ul osvosrouy
‘i OT6L 403 1899.1,
See IGT ORT,
SION 13 6
soury ‘spurs pogisst[oul)
SJON
soury ‘sX{uy pur SOFEAS
8}°N
soury ‘SUILIsoy\,
S}ON ‘SOYOUM
SION 6
- soury ‘sqeqy
SION ‘TM
SON 6¢
saury ‘o01elg
SION 66
- - soury ‘SIOPUNOL T
- SON
- - S@UITT -sejog uoWeT
SION 3
soury “qeH
SJON
soury “oqany,
120
No.
OOnNH Om CODD
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX
FISH USED IN A FRESH STATE.—STATEMENT showing the Total Quantity
consumed Fresh in the Localities
DISTRICTS. Herrings. Mackerel
EAST COAST. Cwts. £5 Cwts. ES s| £ [Cwts.| £
Eyemouth, . ; : 10,230 | 2,418 ae 1,761 | 596
Leith, . : F : 10,708 | 3,079 | 1,542 273 {148 204 1,013 | 388
Anstruther, : : 35,874 | 9,666 4 1 43} il
Montrose, . ; : 6,523 | 1,818 |. 10,990 | 1,321 330 | 158
Stonehaven, . 3 : 2,283 649 ae nh 4 2
Aberdeen, . 3 ; 25,082 | 8,409 5,659 | 1,996
Peterhead, . ; = 31,780 | 11,350 3,894 | 699
Fraserburgh, ‘ A 22.918 5,593 3,803 | 831
Banff, . : oa 2,163 5380 = Ss ee
Buckie, - : 5 4,249 |} 1,124 oe “a 146 57
Findhorn, : ; j 9,148 | 1,644 713,108 | 1,023 ey
Cromarty, . ‘ ¢ 409 59 wee Sh :
Helmsdale, . : ; 420 118 3.
Lybster, : : : 63 14 Pee rk is
Wick, . : ; 4 35,763 | 11,375 .. [1,000 | 176
19,653] 4,914
197,563
ried down, 57,846 | 25,644 | 2,618 274 | 550
East Coast Totals car- <
Orkney and Shetland.
Orkney, . ‘ 3 1,680 480 45
Shetland, . : F 20,692 6,429 123
Oriney audShadaad iat (ae
Totals carried down, ; 22B12 4. 6,008 188
WEST COAST.
Stornoway, . : . 9,555 | 3,554 573
Barra, : ; . 1,526 383 13
Loch Broom, ; 5,166 1,184 36
Loch Carron and Skye, 58,372 | 14,872 Li
Fort-William, . - 59,026 | 15,373 73
Campbeltown, : sy 89,820 | 21,977 189
Inveraray, . i tl 14,448 | 3,021 276
Rothesay, . ‘ aad 26,492 7,630 445
Greenock, . : to 10,781 3,159 244
Ballantrae, : 40,826 | 10,540 365
West Coast Totals car- ws a‘
dts f 316,012 | 81,193] ... | ... 6,839 | 3,325
Totals brought down.
East Coast, . 197,563 | 57,846 | 25,644 | 2,618 J274 | 550 [19,653 | 4,914
Orkney and Shetland, 22,372 6, 909 A 1,028) 168
West Coast, d : 316,012 81, 193 16, 839 | 3,325
Grand Totals for 1911, 535,947 | 145,948 }25,644 | 2,618 #300 | 648 [37,520 | 8,407
Grand Totals for 1910, || 574,743 | 161,672 5 33,845 | 9,889
Increase in 1911, . 7 Zz * 3,675 Ree
Decrease in 1911,. ; 38,796 | 15,724 ... | 1,482
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 121
C.
and Value of all Fish landed and sold for use in a Fresh State, or
where taken, in the Year 1911.
Cod ; Torsk Saithe ee
and Codlings. i= (asi ) Y (Conlarny po etork | Whitings, | No.
Cwts £ |Cwts £ Cwts, £ [Owts. Se
1] 1,271) 1,149] 1,001! 919] 1
16) | 5] 4,544] — 734f206,136| 90,119) 35,566111,306] 2
. 58; 5,628 83, 271 3
1] “1 289} = 70} - 53,447 4314) 1,377| 4
i 83; 21 4,522 73] 5
973| 297] 2,873, _ 594)171,046| 68,459 88 9311 35,870] 6
190| 53 7,331) 1,329) 1,358 1941 7
26, | 1320, 388] 2071 134} 8
29) 7) 10,531 1,115] 9
40| 124 11,700 12} 10
| 14,598 209] 11
29} 108 11,532 100] 12
3) ol 7,258 117| 13
ae ae 715 14
11) ~ af 1624) “Ieol 2,348 2) 15
1,217} 371417,633/ 3,336}504,161| 224, 689}135,661/51,954
9,855] 4851 916 385 291 16
460 27,264} 11,192
550) 15,626] 2,157) 10,525! 3,921) 380) 921 18
1,411 20 be ie:
618 3,382] 1,324, 286) 115) 20
3,552 1,754, 952) 241] 119] 21
1,540 4.481] 2,469 634| 368) 22
1,159 285, 2541 449] 412) 23
233 4] 20| 20) 24
1,081 252) 2511 198] 198) 25
167 710| 885) 234} 1921 26
688 368; 250} 1,996] 1,468) 27
578 26,075) 3,906] 21,818} 9,833) 4,438) 2,954
LANG
35,226| 15,161) 20,558] 7,750) 2,532
436,884 2Y8 647 94,457| 39,006, 3,919] 979} 54,023 i 777) 554,159] 246,099} 142,081 55.411
5 2| 216,433] 150,899] 65,523 |
371] 17,633) 3,236 504,161) 224,689} 135,661] 51, 42
122 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
“APPENDIX C.—
FISH USED IN A FRESH STATE.—STATEMENT showing the Total Quantity
consumed Fresh in the Localities
Gurnards. Cat Fish. Monks
No. DISTRICTS. Eels. (Anglers).
EAST COAST. Cwts. Cwts.| £ | Cwts. £ Cwts. £
1 | Eyemouth, . ; ; 3 48 10 148 83 ve an
2 | Leith, . ; ; : 184) 33511,621 | 263 711,497 | 4,044 | 1,811 543
| | Anstruther, : j 123 i me 17 4 Ae —
4 | Montrose, . ‘ : 33 264 49 | 1,053 434 | 645 210
5 | Stonehaven, : ; 3 1 = re see A ay
6 | Aberdeen, . : : 3,702} 1,282) 2, 809 | 299 14,741 | 2,349 419,044 | 3,545
7 | Peterhead, : ‘ 98 SS 114 37 my, ae
8 Fraserburgh, : : 246 38 9
9 | Banff, . ‘ : 12 5 ee She,
10 Buckie, : ; F 14 :
11 Findhorn, ‘ ; at
12 | Cromarty, . ; ‘ 6 4
13 | Helmsdale, . ; 3 e
14 | Lybster, , d Me Be
16 |, Wick; .: : : ‘ 87 64 13
East Coast Totals car- >
yicdidowms ©: } 4,514) 1,887]4,806 | 634 ]27,608 | 6.960 121,500 | 4,298
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, . 5 : ass ahs
17 | Shetland, . : : 7 10 1
Orkney and Shetland ; 7 19 l ¥ 9
Totals carried down, asic
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, . ; : 7,902} 3,698] 875 | 177 36 5 15 4
19 | Barra, ; : ‘ 763 ae
20 | Loch Broom, 3 222 i
21 | Loch Carron and Sky ° 280 a
22 | Fort-William, . 17,661 42 41 14 4 1
23 Campbeltown, ; 75 4. SS
24 | Inveraray, . : : 61 f
25 | Rothesay, . : : 919 te
26 | Greenock, . : j 217 3
“7 | Ballantrae, . , : 1,421 G
West Coast 'l'otals oo a ela ne : : i i
Shea ain a 29,521/10,187 2221 77) 19] 19 5
Totals brought down.
East Coast, . 4, oe 1,887] 4,806 | 634 }27,608 | 6,960 121,500 | 4,298
Orkney and ‘Shetland, 2 ec 10 1 a a
West Coast, ; fun bes), 521 10,187] 1,079 | 222 77 19 19 5
| Grand Totals for 1913, | 34,042/12,076]5,885 | 856 |27,695 | 6,980 |21,519 | 4,303
|
Grand Totals for 1910, | 26,516) 10,901] 8,576 | 1,482 }26,470 | 6,802 }23,131 | 4,265
7,526
Increase in 111, .
1,225 178
Decrease in 1911,
2,691} 626) |. oN AGES
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 123
continued,
and Value of all Fish landed and sold for use in a Fresh State, or
where taken, in the Year 1911.
Hake. Squid, Turbot. Halibut. | Lemon Soles. Flounders. No.
Cwts £ Cwts.| £ [Cwts. £ ee
2 x 5] 1
36 7 12,279] 5,262) 1,325] 2,636] 9,860) 17,248 a F
9 5 7631 90 2,215] 4,368 1 oe
zi y 25 39 “f 5
20,549 |12,948 61 11,905} 8,962! 46,913} 95,0121 31,051] 60,125 My 6
: 273 135] 7
5: (eearia 02) i §
3 289| 1,028 16} 9
42 is He 10
20 1,303 } 11
. 147 | 12
5 24 | 23
Ye 1354 14
147 366 | 15
20,602 |12,977 73 14,340 14,990} 48,970) 99,114] 43,493) 82,892 4,457
ase 245 27 | 16
20 1,158] 1,682 ye 17
20 1,403] 2,140 27
86 26] 1,842} 2,002 598 | 18
46 4) 89 : 208 | 19
ye ; 10 e 8 | 20
19 5 1 48 147 | 21
249 371 216 249 208 | 22
8 4 5 2 23
ba 24
71 ; 187 | 25
69 9} 589] 1,306 197 | 26
8 oe 221 26 1,269 | 27
556 306] 2,778] 3,899 365 2,822
20,602 |12,977 73 | 4,340) 14,990} 48,970] 99,114] 43, = 82,892] 6,036 | 4,457
20 5 2 os ol as 1,403] 2,140 2 54 27
556 306) 2.778) 3,899 so 4,904 | 2,822
15,296] 53,151] 105,153} 43,769] 83,259] 10,994 | 7,306
17,681] 49,620] 96, 383} 44,256] 80,393] 12,988 | 9,066
3,531| 8,765
21,178 |13,336 | 233| 73 14,505
15,224 111,580 | 865 | 481 |4’987
482} 2,385
124 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX C.—
FISH USED IN A FRESH STATE.—STATEMENT showing the Total Quantity
consumed Fresh i in the Localities
No. DISTRICTS. Witches. Megrims.
Cwts. Swts. : ‘ £$ | Cwts. £
EAST COAST.
Eyemouth, : : be
Leith, ; 2 . || 14,742
Anstruther, : : oil koe
Montrose, . : . || 5,029
Stonehaven, . i ; 107
Aberdeen,
Peterhead,
Fraserburgh,
Banff,
Buckie,
Findhorn,
Cromarty,
13 | Helmsdale
14 | Lybster,
15 | Wick,
8] 12,063) 13,460 aes 18,472
Omornnor tune
|
East Coast Totals car- a
ried down,
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney,
17 | Shetland,
feet ed et
Nr Oo
Orkney and Shetland
Totals carried down,
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway,
19 | Barra, :
20 | Loch Broom,
21 | Loch Carron and Sky e,
22 | Fort-William, ae
23 Campbeltown,
24 | Inveraray,
25 | Rothesay,
26 | Greenock,
27 | Ballantrae,
ried down,
West Coast Totals car- ‘}
Totals brought down.
East Coast, 359} 13, Ne 4 118 14,34§|15, 663] 15, a) 14,518
Orkney and Shetland,
West Coast, ; ay,
Grand Totals for 1911, . | 53,368} 71,220, 1713,721| 4,914] 14,696} 15,821] 15,826) 14,555
Grand Totals for 1910,. | 51, 295 71 072 138,670} 4, 861 15, 714 16, 689} 17, 961 13, 564
| Increase in 1911, 2,073 ie es ae 991
ah 1,018] 868) 2,135) ...
Decrease in 1911,
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 125
continued.
and Value of all Fish landed and sold for use in a Fresh State, or
where taken, in the Year 1911.
GRAND ‘l'OTAL
Value F Varuz oF
s Unclassified - of
Skates and Rays. White Fish. Totals, Shel] JALL FisH soup] No.
Cwts. £ Cwts, Ps Cwts. &
235 96 17,060 6,337 1
4,475 | 1,027 656 198 | 418,509 | 205,517 2
72 29 55,305 | 21,079 3
1,162 328 21 11] 114,819 | 52,538 4
68 15 oe 13,790 | 5,911 5
108,426 | 24,985 710 127 | 824,589 | 534,134 6
1,060 276 £ 62,802 | 22,260 i
494 | 176 17 6] 42,586} 12,664 8
43 15 F 23,778 | 18,160 9
13 71 25,511 | 12,135 10
15 7 55,262 | 21,051 a
20 4 17,834 | 9,434 12
10 3 Mh 9 93.924 | 7,923 13
a va 56 7 5,202 | 1,838 14
if 246 70 56 90] 60,436 | 18,765 1
116,465 | 27,102 1,516 434 | 1,760,907 | 944,741
231 72 16 4] 21,199] 4,564 16
; 1,981 245 ‘. 55,215 | 20,415 17
2,212 317 16 76,414
10,202 | 1,698 3,396 91,890 18
415 100 3 6,382 19
56 25 6 16,015 20
219 84 4 74,898 21
13,155 | 3,617 16 108,458 22
207 60 94,536 23
17 4 16,990 24
244 88 33,304 25
386 109 9 17,012 26
; 2798 |. 1.016 20 60,150 27
27,629 | 6,796 3,454 519,635 | 156,528
116,465 | 27,102 1,516 434 | 1,760,907 | 944,741
2,212 317 16 4] 76,414 | 24,979 |
‘ 27,629 | 6,796 3,454 546 | 519,635 | 156,528
' 146,306 | 34,215] 4,986 | 984 | 2,356,956 11,126,248! 67,355 | 1,193,603
j 138,015 | 31,302 8,821 | 1,444 | 2,246,119 |1,083,137] 69,760 | 1,152,897
8,291] 2913 110,837 | 43,111 e 40,706
i hs 3,835 460 Ke te 2,405 =
126 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX D.—
FISH CURED,--I. HERRINGS CURED. ~- RETURN showing the Quantities of
Cure and the Number and Tonnage of Vessels
|
CURED ON SHORE.
No. DISTRICTS. , Barrels Total
Barrels se me as of Barrels | Number
Gutted. ane " P q, | Bloaters| Tinned. of
SUE PETE lor eds: Barrels.
EAST COAST,
1 | Eyemouth, s ‘ : 113,495 938 | 50,071 | 3,455) 3,864! 171,323
2 | Leith, : : : : iL t. 5,249 | 2,445 a 7,694
3 | Anstruther, : : 16,211 15 725 897 Pe 17,848
4 | Montrose, . : : 22,505 664 653 ae 23,872
5 | Stonehaven, : : : 2,587 28 731 185 8,531
6 | Aberdeen, : : ; 49,120 85 | 19,827 904 33, 255 | 103,191
7 | Peterhead, . : 2 4 257,297 2 27,983 35 1,506 286,821
8 | Fraserburgh, , j f 240,370 a 17,633 21 | 18,791 | 271,815
9 | Banff, : : : ; 8,021 ae 2,670 29 so 10,720
10 | Buckie, .. : : : 14,357 ve 590 s oi 14,947
11 | Findhorn, . ; : : 6,413 870 eA ~ me 7,283
12 | Cromarty, . , a . a ce oe ie
13 | Helmsdale, ; : i ve an e. ae a ead
14 | Lybster, . : : : 593 a vit Et ie 704
15 | Wick, : : eo 217,614 469 | 8,238 - rie 226,321
SS SS SS OE EEE ee eee
Bast Coast Totals carried }}} 948,633 | 2,405 | 134,492] 8,624 | 51,916 | 1,146,070
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, . i 5 : 179,377 ae 349 ve Ys 179,726
17 | Shetland, . ; ‘ : 538,622 a3 9,549 ae ve 548,171
Orkney and Shetland Totals 97
eelhae ta & ea 717,999 | be 98081 a) 727,897
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, : : : 54,348 | 4,414 | 11,162 oe ie 69,924
19 | Barra, : p : : 43, 078 36 ac3 wes oe 43,114
20 | Loch Broom, , ; 7,113 We a oe , 7,113
91 | Loch Carron and Sige, : 10,595 ee 50 55 az 10,645
22 | Fort-William, . ; : 5,485 214 1,714 cP uf 7,413
23 Campbeltown, : : A 2,018 B 200 = bye 2,218
24 | Inveraray, . . ; { 742 . 14 eS aa 756
25 | Rothesay, . ; : é 100 one 260 or ae 360
26 | Greenock. . ; : : 14,533 129 | 14,088 252 a 28, 997
27 | Ballantrae, ; 2 } ms Bs 170 3 Ls 170
he es Totals eh ae 138,012 | 4,793 | 27,653 | 252] ... 170,710
Totals brought down.
Kast Coast, j 948,633 2,405 |1384,492 | 8,624 | 51,916 | 1 ,146 ,070
Orkney and Shetland, : 717,999 * 9,898 ee fs 727. 897
West Coast, : : 138,012 4,793 | 27,653 252 oat 170. 710
“Grand Totals for 1911, ._‘|| 1,804,644 | 7,198 | 172,043 | 8,876 | 51,916 | 2,044,677
| Grand Totals for 1910, 2,077,694 | 6,769 | 185,634 | 12,108 | 44,415 | 2,826,620
Increase in 1911, , : oo 429 a = 7,501 3
Decrease in 1911, : ‘ 273,050 35 138,591 | 3,282 in 281,943
~I
of the Fishery Board for Scotland 12
No. I
Herrings Cured, distinguishing those Cured on Shore and at Sea, and giving the Modes of
fitted out for Curing at Sea, in the Year 1911.
CURED AT SEA. Bape |
Oo Ope
as
Inkoms
Vessels fitted out. Total 1228 S DISTRICTS. No.
Barrels | x umber|| Ee 2
Un- aHAs
Thais gutted. © Sas
Number.|Tonnage.; Men. Barrels,||2 i ©
EAST COAST.
171,823 || Eyemouth. 1
7,694 || Leith. 2
17,848 || Anstruther, 3
23,872 || Montrose. 4
3,531 || Stonehaven. 5
103,191 || Aberdeen. 6
286,821 || Peterhead. VA
271,815 || Fraserburgh. 8
10,720 || Banff. 9
14,947 |! Buckie. 10
7,288 || Findhorn. 11
ine Cromarty. 12
oe Helmsdale. 13
704 || Lybster. 14
; 226,321 || Wick. 15
East Coast Totals
oh UN carried down,
Orkney and Shetiand.,
ae fa 179,726 || Orkney. 16
134 800 || 548,971 || Shetland. Ly.
¢ Orkney and Shetland
ee S00) | 122,097 Totals carried down.
WEST COAST.
219 69,924 || Stornoway. 18
me +s 43,114 || Barra. 19
af 10 7,123 || Loch Broom. 20
76 i 1,210 || 11,855 || Loch Carron and Skye. | 21
: 10 10 7,423 || Fort-William. 22
: sae Sas 2,218 || Campbeltown. 23
re oe 706 || Inveraray. 24
23 40 400 || Rothesay. 25
a3 te 28,997 || Greenock. 26
170 || Ballantrae. 27
West Coast Yotais
318 10 | 1,270 ||171,980 { Spares
Totals brought down.
1,146,070 || East Coast.
“134 7 "800 ||728,697 || Orkney and Shetland.
318 10 | 1,270 || 171,980 || West Coast.
452 10 | 2,070 |l2,046,747 || Grand Totals for 191].
687 8,099 ||2,829,719 || Grand Totals for 1910.
mc | 35S Increase in 1911.
1,029 || 282,972 | Decrease in 1911.
128 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX D.—
Il. FISH, OTHER THAN HERRINGS, CURED.—RETURN Showing the Quantities of
Cop. LING. TUSK.
No. DISTRICTS.
Cwts. | Barrels | Cwts. |} Barrels | Cwts. | Cwts. | Cwts. | Cwts.
Dried. | Pickled./Smoked.|| Pickled.) Dried. |Smoked.} Dried. /Smoked.
EAST COAST.
1 | Eyemouth, . : ; Sa Bes 586
2 | Leith, : 1 4 a8 ee 320 shes Be ae a
3 | Anstruther, : . 1,180 be 40 a 586 ap 198
4 | Montrose, : ; 25 a 115 san 1 He rae
5 | Stonehaven, : : 153 es RSA “es eS. ee Sas eee
6 | Aberdeen, : 5 97,245 145 | 110,800 ae 35,959 | 2,980} 4,235 | 1,100
is Peterhead, ; A 40 ‘S 1,126 it 240 ae E.. aes
8 Fraserburgh, : : 167 Be 1,210 see 8
9 | Banff, : : : ae re se a nee
10 | Buckie, ; ! : 1,130 490 ee sles 25
11 | Findhorn, ; cM af ee Se Sse
12 | Cromarty, . , 23 re 51
13 | Helmsdale, . , 4 24 ee 60
14 | Lybster, : A ase Bs Sc
15 | Wick, ; ‘ : 1,903 442 80
East Coast Totals rH = aa erie ;
carried down, ei 101,840 | 1,077 | 113,888 ie 36,819 | 2,980} 4,483 | 1,100
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, 10,446 215
17 | Shetland, 6,084 a 3,610 920
Orkney and Shetland ) ey. ig a, ren ‘ :
Totals carried down, 16,530 3,825 a0
WEST COAST
18 | Stornoway, . 885 90 Fa Le 3,334 |
19 | Barra, : 325 in A 1,003 3
20 | Loch Broom, 1,401 |
21 | Loch Carron and Skye, A La bee ir Pty eas ee me
22 | Fort-William, 66 85 ae 307 281 s 14
23 | Campbeltown, 418
24 | Inveraray, a
25 | Rothesay, ,
26 | Greenock,
27 | Ballantrae, . :
West Coast Totals 2 el ee
carried down, 3,095 175 307 | 4,622 17
Totals brought down.
East Coast, 101,840 | 1,077 | 113,888 ... {86,819 | 2,980 | 4,433 | 1,100
Orkney and Shetland, se ie ise 3,825 es "920 ae
West Coast, 3.095 175 Se "307 | 4,622 a8 17
121,465 | 1,252 | 113,888 307 | 45,266 | 2,980 | 5,870 | 1,100
100,733 | 1,165 | 112,636 220 | 41,414 | 3,990 | 3,004 | 2,870
Grand Totals for 1911,
( Grand Totals for 1910,
Increase in 1911, 87 | 1,252 87 | 3,852| ... | 2,366| ...
Decrease in 1911, ie Ee ae sss af dg OmO 1,770
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
No. I.—continued.
129
Cod, Ling, Tusk (Torsk), Saithe (Coalfish), Haddocks, and Mackerel Cured during the year 1911.
SAITHE. HADDOCKS. MACKER’L] SPRATS.
: Barrels | Barrels
Dried, [\muoked.| Bierels | Dried, [Smekea, | Cased im] Cured
: BA rca ied | Ce ial eae ‘|| Pickle, | Pickle.
, 1,666 us es
nae Ex 980 me Zaid
38 124 230 ah Gs
10 a de es 430 4."
13,144 | 32,350 8,933 | 236,540 ne
20 4 ne ZiF ee
81 2,070 Be
ae 5,730 Ue as
333 25 $a
820 Let, 379
276 La Be
48 wes
"92 "940 “72 ee
13,315 | 32,350 9,057 | 249,973 97 3,156
580
4,209 oy, 1,450
4,789 40 1,450
1,815 1,115 640
5u3 ae 161
692 ue 390
a ae - z
298 B
260
3,634 60 ¥, E85 1,191
13,315 | 32,350 ’ 9,057 | 249,973 97 3,156
189 Ae 2 : “tae 40 1,450
3,634 60 yas 1,191
21,738 | 32,350 60 || 9,057 | 251,128!) 2,738 | 3,156
19,095 | 31,920 cee 5,692 | 240,429 2,568 :
3,365 | 10,699
60 170 | 3,156
DISTRICTS.
EAST COAST.
Kyemouth.
Leith.
Anstruther.
Montrose. ‘
Stonehaven.
Aberdeen.
Peterhead.
Fraserburgh.
Banff.
Buckie.
Findhorn.
Cromarty.
Helmsdale.
Lybster,
Wick.
East Coast Totals car-
ried down.
Orkney and Shetland.
Orkney.
Shetland.
Orkney and Shetland
Totals carried down.
WEST COAST.
Stornoway.
Barra.
Loch Broom,
Loch Carron and Skye.
Fort-William.
Campbeltown.
Inveraray.
Rothesay.
Greenock,
Ballantrae.
\ West Coast Totals
J carried down.
Totals brought down.
East Coast.
Orkney and Shetland.
West Coast.
Grand Totals for 1911.
Grand Totals for 1910.
Increase in 1911.
Decrease in 1911.
No.
© CONTI OD OV CONDE
10
16
17
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
130
‘puepoyg pure AonyIQ Sarpnpouy ,
TOIG'16¢ wy) ELG PrL‘LL Fe6r ‘Ele tngg‘cp £82619 coul. ©
| TOLLE FE8E ‘Ze LOLS F916 6P 18¢°C63 FEslog $161 6S SESL [dy WIE
Eble V LP 98% LP ges [89°94 £880'L9¢ £609°1S _OLF a1E [ESI i
TOSL ITE E8109 69 F6F 69 1E99 196 966.96 TLGP'91G OS8I =
E789 SEE _OLP 87 296, GEG'LY EGLP 06% EL¥0 LF 199€ 6PG 6Z81
109F $2E TIL9 LF T6E0G 6£9'GP 681 °GEE Tess LS 1906 L8G SZ8T 2
TGE9 9LE She SF LIT 16G'eP, TPRS EEE TIPE GE ECPOTIG Lest:
TLzG'eoe EEL'CF II 609'CF, TP080ZE FEoL Te LOT ‘683 9Z81 “
E2EL TEE 416199 869 £69'F9 FOTG‘9GG E6PS‘8G 199'L66 GZ8I =
g98E 896 rP6G eo £08 GOL GS GPL FOE CO GE TOPE GLE PEST
£66 8&6 T9SP PE TSP _LIG ¥€ 1646 861 1996 GT 189 €81 SZ8I 3
1672666 TOL9 L¢ 826 TGPE 9G g818 146 £8081 010‘6Z% CES :
| £669'6SF T1666 16 E19S T9G9'88 EGLE GPE 46068 FeLPy gle LGSI 2
F680 ‘CLE FPL LL coh $669 ‘CL 846 62 F16E‘L2 $9GG°L96 OG8I== =
ee ee, a ee tee aoe ee tes |
T T T G8S'9G T1868 eV69 S11 SISI .
i ORE OST G19‘¢9 aera e F19¢09 696 9LI #2669 FOL 106 LIST i.
| $869°67T £OL8‘GL TgLc% $66G'EL 828°C TOLPST FIL P‘G¢ SS ees
| F816 FFI FLLL‘S8 gGL‘) T1092 _IFI‘T9 LZ8‘9¢ PIE ‘hS O1ST as
| 4940001 GPL Sh SLL'¢ 696°LE TE0E ‘9G $008‘9F 609°6 ies eS
| EOTL‘LE1 F189°L01 $GZO‘1E EL9G‘9L $631 ‘0E £046 ‘0G 6116 CTT aes
| 1460 SOI OFF ‘06 SIG‘FS CC6 49 #1C9'FT CEE OL GCE ‘PF GIST 5
| TbE6 68 966 18 OLL‘6I 98T'29 $8¢9'8 0¢9°9 £800‘G DIShIOye Wi9= 5 tI.
| ‘TRIO, bet a ee *poqquy “[e90, oe ee “paying
| “IVLOY, GNVUX pepue 1v9 x
| "qsv0D 189 \\ "{SVOD ISV y
‘LIGL “oquies9q] ISTE popus savod ouo puv porpuNF] oy} 10} ‘purxyyoog
JO S}SVOD SOAA PUP 4Sey 94 UO ‘poIINSUG puUF poqyNy poINH souToP{ JO Spode Jo JoqunN oy} SuIMOYSs TNAWALVLS
TI ON—~d XIGNdddV
131
$81‘e9
‘uereus pu feuyIO Surpnjouy ,
"TVLOT, INVUD
*4SBOXQ) 189A
ne ae ee
"qSbOD Sea ,
PST ‘G09 09866 1898'6¢ $996'1z¢ £0rF III EPCS ‘OLF 8c8I « |
$869‘0G¢ L1G ‘001 TE9L‘GS $Lb0 PL TLS¥' ‘0G% GIL 6g GLL‘068 LG8l if
{863 ‘16¢ 8G COL £E6F CE TSGL ‘69 1020 ‘68F F00F G6 5099, 96 948 ye |
£G16‘1S2 £908'60I 1€9'GE $GL1LL T691 ‘GP9 $189‘°9€1 ELSF ‘GOS Cus] i“
FF9L‘SS9 CCh6L £106‘1E TLPG SF 1608" hg 7116 ‘CEI GEE OLF PSS -
ELGC ‘PSL, $184 ‘901 FISh‘9Z Oge‘sL TOLPLE9 F6Gh ‘GOT _A10°28F ECS a
LE6‘SLF $96G'8¢ 6061 $869 ‘FF TOL 0GF GGE‘68 Segg‘Te¢ EGRI soqumoveqy 487g
L86°69G 188°F0T E0GG‘9E ¥099‘89 5908 ‘BoP 7286 601 19848 GEST
s £EG8‘8GG 828'8L PELTZ _F69'L¢ £SZ0‘OGF ECEC‘6EI S6F 0GE Mei
= ¥698‘189 F106 ‘GOT £660 ‘GG F1LT'LL 5899, 61g O&Sea1 SE L'LEP Gas1. 2.
3S ¥8GG‘eaq PoVr'6g 186°9 ELF G TOT! C6 TPS9‘GCT Oh LEE Ope >
w LGL‘GTG $90z‘9¢ 0186 #969 9F {0c6'sch CLF S81 fl LY‘S&E srs—T =
& $28 1 ‘6G¢ 918°8L €96'T1 €19°L9 1908" ‘08 £966 ‘LEI £600°€F¢ Tg AS es
— PPS ‘FOP £60819 #eG1‘¢ 9c0'F9 {reg ‘9GF £109°G8 LZ6‘EFS orei-
= ELPS‘6SP LELTS 106 96808 EOIT'SLE ¥erg‘cy ET oF ‘coe C81 Axenuy p TG
S $G10‘L1G 61798 9LL°F €F9'T8 r 969 06% $166‘ SOL 6GLF8E PPS
a FC ‘gag Fe61‘¢9 LZ9‘T ¥g9G‘T9 £6 L'G6F boc ‘SIT PLEOLE Cele ta
= LIL‘Z09 6£6‘08 $es1's TocL ‘Ss {SAL Tae $G19°9LT $20G'F0F 4. po
~~ ¥63L‘€0¢ 69606 $C0F'S f29G‘L8 TOL! GIF ¥£9G6'8L 689 FEE [EC aes
fs _98L‘Z0E #1eq'tG ChE £80 FP 8 ‘SbF {09t! COL $F L0‘GrE One
© £681 C6h 6TLL9 $E19'T £940‘99 ¥040' SEF FOSr" 6LT 18¢'g0 ees.
Ss £F69‘L9F GoE‘LL fp1e% $066‘89 £696 06E £FE9‘SS GZ9‘10€ geg, ti“
> ELLG‘LGS F1¢1'9¢ $68'T 6S8 FG £0Z8‘008 FOr ‘TL ILE‘6 OR
£819‘6SF Fee0'LP 6LF $P6G OF ¥G8¢ ‘CIF £168‘89 Fe69 ‘ere oper --
$609'GPS $PZLGh 6&9 £160‘GF o 18661 ¥6e¢ ‘ee £68991 cest
¥860‘9¢F $F96'F9 LET f107'49 | ¥eec‘tye EPLE‘9G 6SL‘GTE Pest dy Wg
1290], See “payyny) ‘PIO, emacs “porn
ee Fas pepue Ivo
“Panurjuo0o— TT SEE Se TC ce Sao ar RE AE SETAE OT XIONUddV
132
]
“panurvzuoo—"
Ei 0-Ne "CE
XIGNHddV
£1 10'169° Z
fety'69e" 1960 PG
G I ze ¢ 09'S =
£e16‘c9¢' €90G' [ZS p cae PEARSE
Poet 11 LPL 408 Teena Ce | 000/088 1 FI90'
eee fsoz'cte pares foveiys beac dene "E08 {scr{o96 ae a
206 4116 'GSI GLET Frog‘ey TEPG GLE é
SIL‘LES LOF e&I Gaon LEC‘G Priel 10V'T. | $1eL ST er oeg 8ST ‘“
ee) ae Fete‘co farses | ‘toe'eue aoe SA a aCe oat
ossizte | {20°00 Rees) gust i ha coo! paL'goe ie :
194‘000‘I {Le 6001 Gora £510'SE 979 §89 Lrg Soon'co) 6L81 «
pape Faar‘ee LScP OF FOE‘ i T6GG G9 paw 9y
18S 686 ai I Faqn'gg 6ZG'09 Poe ets 0&5'6¢ E9LL‘S19 181 «
foas‘el, Paw rear -199'L6 als GPS 61°19 FO! “EGb LL8T «<
£09} GER eGcL OFL ere 09% ‘QF 2098" 108 pee ape fone 69) GLST «
160'9Z T808 €9 Bose E591 G TE86 96 t
sell G19 Ereg' G €8L‘LL rL1TE 8 89 L¥2‘'Z9 fOLE ‘OLL LSI ‘s
£09s‘8e9 ECESLIG | TEOG FSI FGGSFI Pye ‘619 S116 Sepp ‘erg E181 cs
,060'F08 Teer 11s | 1988'621 108E'€6 ya 816'86 G11 Gee ae ;
geal geaes | kee 06 Pas FOTs'1c7 | £608‘19 1908'808 ie i
T98F'609 wel bal L0G! Fee: 66 oes £91618 1666 698 ee
ele 60? pee But 688° 1066'G6 Pome oe) gar FGLI‘C6P 8981 “
for ‘O49 Che Aa 099 ‘z6 {968 19 £698 994 £1 QT‘99 PCV PLE 9981 “
Fe10‘2e9 -guc‘gor | foee're S1Gc‘@Ll F801 164 ‘IG! GGD'RLE GOST “
Foe Le fesuieor | f ve seat HeTe'ezg cL | faeces F9ST :
4 Fe OE een, IP ‘7 EL8G6 & = ey Gx COSI T
ni cae: [¥I0], ‘oy ‘poxoddryy GGL | -¥cor'roe £980 £01 is roe 19ST f
J, anvay ‘payqnSuy) payne a ee Fc the 0981 2
a papery] ee ee eee
"FSBOD) 489M, peynsag | ‘poy oo
4Svod 4svy , popu 1a X
—
133
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
‘puepjoyg pue AasuyxIg Surpnjouy ,
LEL‘'YF0'S O86 TLI 8016S CLG 6E1
PLE SSE‘S STS‘Esl 069'LE 829 SFT
G96'068 T1910 10G &¢ OF SFI
690" ‘008 & 6E1 ‘823 S08‘F9 186 ‘¢9T
89G‘R16S 6SE°L0G FLP'6S G46 141
299166 T 406 IST 19G°cg ere OTL
109 TUL < 69L‘08T © 19°89 GT GLI
¥16'C90% 6IL Sel LLG‘GG 8h C01
O18‘S19'T LOURFI ChG‘GH 799 COL
6G1 €08'T 880041 1¢9‘9F LEP ES
Gg9‘Go9'T GOL SGI 9F9'FFh 9¢0°601
G09'EGE'T CGQ‘RR1 EEE'GES GGG OCT
GG9‘GLI‘T GOS ‘I6T PEg‘og 89L'FS1
LPS ‘GOS‘L 186 Lie SSL‘LE PL vL1
CEP 686 1EG‘F8T Clee Ie 616 €F1
916 16h T 696 S&T GE0‘9 PEC CEL
PEL'SEG‘T FIG PEI GIS 61 G06 FIT
LL0°81¢'1 89¢°90L 618 °F1 68h 16
Feo oor‘ FICE ISL $096 ‘0S L16'06
26 196 I ce 891 $76 ‘LE 66 GEL
GLO-9ZL'T 9GF LIZ COP‘6G .'&0'80%
€09 FOES 'T £G6Z ‘ISI GG6 ‘RE TOPE ‘ZF
LOG'L6S'‘T 0G9'S1G EZ 801 LU¥'COl
Forest ll G5S‘9FS LULZ GPS‘OLL
FEGP LUE 'T FoL'e 1S FES L ‘ILI $166101
TELS CIEL. | feaz'eot | $329's6 11G‘9L
$2G6‘GLG‘T £69666 EGLL'GHL _|_O61‘SOI
eae ‘ow ‘poroddryy -poyny
‘paqqnouy
"48B0(-) 789M
"IVLOT, GNVUD
LOL PLY TI
9GG°GT IS
FG9‘889'T
OS 116 1
606 OLE Z
86 GT8'T
GEXOS6'T
GGS‘L06'T
S19 OLF'T
LLOGeo I
ESI GSF'T
094 990°
Gg 486
$91 £69" if
116 F08
19 CSET
0Z6'€6E'T
60L TIFT
109‘L86'T
61L‘F60'T
9F9'8¢8
#108 SEL‘T
LOS ‘SST
Fe19‘GL18
, 704680 1
ee PLT
€G86°SIET
“T4O.L
GEL*10Z
9&6 I1Z
OF OST
CGP ESI
G63 68ST
[10 991
860° F9T
OI‘ OL
GP6 REI
$86 GET
SLIT
61996
,elg TL
TE88 ‘C6
LGV CL
860°LOT
G69‘62
E81 '86
966 OIL
193 ‘G8
ee
TSLG 18
OF erage
FagL'cg
4,889 ae
E186!
a eee
‘oy ‘poioddiy
‘peqynsuy
*JSVOD 4SeT ,
Pew r BOO =— TL ONO. SCN
CEP L991
O38 FE6'I
F16°L0¢'T
GES121'T
LO. 1ST €
L¥6 6191
PEL 99L'T
are LEL I
a6 Ws 0
RE1L06‘T
O10‘FEE'T
110°896
1¥38‘
$E¢'00G‘T
PGP GEL
6PS'GES‘T
Gc PIE T
966-GIE 1
GOS LLL'T
‘¢ 6
GCF GLO
616162
680‘°ZF0'T
989‘T10‘T
Scr 06)
9T1‘Z96
GGT L101
6GC'FtG T
"peqqny)
LI61
OT61
6061
S0ET
LO6I
906T
GO6L
FO6T
SO6L
6061
LO6T
0061
668T
8681
L68T
9681
C6sl
V68T
S681
G68T
1681
0681
6R8T
88sI
L881
9881
GQQT toquiooaqy ISTE
ee
poepue 1v9
134 Appendices to Thirtreth Annual Report
APPENDIX E.
CURED FISH BRANDED.—RETURN showing the Number of Barrels of
of Brand Fees Collected
NUMBER OF BARRELS OF CURED
DISTRICTS.
La. Full. Full. Mat. Full.| Mattie.
Ne | | eee
EAST COAST.
Eyemouth, . , : : : 2945 15,686 4,5433 6,5563
Leith, : : ‘ . mi ae oe sy
Anstruther, . d : ; ; & 1,5463 2793 3254
Montrose, ; ; : ; : 9 3,910 1,0003 2,7203
Stonehaven, . : ‘ : : se 70 134 St
Aberdeen, ; 3 é : : 418 5,525 1,4444 4,6013
Peterhead, ‘ . ; ; : 4,1394 [bees 1,397 9,401
Fraserburgh, . : ; , 5 5,0834 26,526 2,5344 6,471
Banik, .*. : : : ‘ ; 9 691 112 183
Buckie, . 2 : 4 ; ; Be 6225 115 137
Findhorn, ; : ; j : 54 628 141 225
Cromarty, : ; : * on
Helmsdale, =e
Lybster, . 5 : : : ms oe 1 89
Wick, *: ; : : : : 1,840 20,8484 3,326 3,4564
East Coast Totals carried down, . || 11,799 91,9764 15,0283 | 34,3974
Orkney and Shetland.
Orkney, . Sy re ; : ; 8,2983 27,9414 1,512 1,3884
Shetland, : : elaeee 8,9233 are
“Orkney and Shetland Totals car- 3 q
ried down, . ; 30,2183 | 36,865 1,512 1,3883
Totals brought down.
East Coast, . . || 11,799 91,9764 | 15,0284 | 34,3974
Orkney and Shetland, ; . . || 30,2134 36,865 1,512 1,3884
Grand Totals for 1911, . . . || 42,0124 |198,8414 | 16,5404 | 35,786
Grand Totals for 1910, . : «alt iySax 120,384 87,8493 38,893
Increase in 1911, _ F : . 14,1803 8,4574 hes a.
Decrease in 1911, 71,309 3,107
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 135
—-No. I.
Cured Herrings Branded, distinguishing the different Brands, and the Amount
during the Year 1911.
HERRINGS BRANDED.
Fees Received.
DISTRICTS.
La. Spent.| Spent.
& Ss a EAST COAST.
= 1,767 4] 28,8884 481 9 6 Kyemouth.
[aoe on a: ae Leith.
ee. oO aes 2,1604 36° 0 2 Anstruther.
<; 900 20 8,560 142 13 4 Montrose.
BIS by 950 15 16 8 Stonehaven,
7 183 49 12,8214 2123 13 10 || Aberdeen.
%417,3444 367 48,172 802 17 4 || Peterhead.
14,461 Si 55,076 917 18 8 | Fraserburgh.
1372 244 1,239 9013" 10 Banff.
errs 8744 14.11 6 Buckie.
432022] 1,2203 20 6 10 Findhorn.
Lae. = “i Cromarty.
= . a Helmsdale.
Sra. ae 90 - 110 O || Lybster.
5,009 14 £34,494 574 18 0 Wick.
40,854 49] 194,5463 3,242 8 10 East Coast Totals Garried down.
Orkney and Shetland.
2,1974 1 41,338 688 19 4 || Orkney.
647 31,4854 524 15 2 || Shetland.
aa Orkney and Shetland Totals
2,8444 + 72,8234 E213 14 6 carried down.
Totals brought down.
40,8542 491 194,5464 | 3,242 8 10 || East Coast.
2,8444 72,8234 | 1,213 14 6 |} Orkney and Shetland. |
43,6984 491 |267,370 | 4,456 3 4 || Grand Totals for 191).
35,631 4,219 314,8084 5,246 16 2 Grand Totals for 1910.
8,0674 wi =e Ae Increase in 1911.
Se 3,728 47,4384 790 12 10 Decrease in 1911.
|
—_—-
136 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX E.—
FISH EXPORTED.—RETURNWN showing the Total Quantity of Fish Exported to
FISH
NuMBER OF BRANDED
Ne DISTRICTS. La. Full. Full.
se) To = To
°o§ To the | Places} © a To the | Places
AS |Continent.| out of | © oo Continent. out of
ue Europel Europe
EAST COAST.
1 | EKyemouth, - . - - oak 2944 8,827
2| Leith, - . : : - <0 7,3214 33,1704
3 | Anstruther, - ; ei: ne 1,1044
4 | Montrose, 2,8864
5 | Stonehaven, - - oe Ae ne
6 | Aberdeen, - : : : sath 1,7103 14,4333
7 | Peterhead, - : : 4 = 557 8,097
8 Fraserburgh, - - - : Sap 1,6224 15,730
9 } Bank, «- 4 - : ae ea ses
10 Buckie, - 5
11 | Findhorn,
12 | Cromarty, -
13 | Helmsdale, -
14 | Lybster, * : - ae i ae
15 Wick. . : : ; : nas 1,8523 16,6254
Kast Coast Totals cared 13.3581 100.8794
down, 2 : a aie) ta
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, . - . at 6,3773 22,5844
17 | Shetland, - - - . ee 19,765 7,5734
Orkney and Shetland Petals 26.1424 30.158
carried down, - Pere ;
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway,
19. Barra, =
20 | Loch Broom, - -
21 | Loch Carron and Skye, -
22 | Fort-William, .
23 Campbeltown,
24 | Inveraray,
2€ | Rothesay, -
26 | Greenock, - - c
27 | Ballantrae, - - =
“We est (pant of Totals ered me hey
down, - - J
Totals brought down. |
East Coast, - . - ut 13,3584 100,8794
Orkney and Shetland, . ate 26,1424 30,158
West Coast, . . Te i
Grand Totals for 1911, = ae 39,501 oe 131,0373
| Grand Totals for 1910, : 24,293 oi 150 | 125,4903
Increase in 1911, - - : AG 15,208
aie 5,547
Decrease in 191], - : . cae ; sf 150 x
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
No. I.
Ireland, to the Continent, and to Places out of Europe during the Year 1911.
EXPORTED.
BARRELS OF HERRINGS.
Mat. Full. Mattie.
La
Spent.
—_— Ps
Nee ee eee eee ee ee eel heme
To
Con-
tinent.
8574
13,534
12,7153 |
39,894
1,3393 |
| To the o5 9) | To the |24 9
Ga Con- EeefSS) Con- Fee
ne tinent. |2°S 5 tinent. |2° 8
2,911 5,416
3,598 4, 0984
225 297
9963 2,270
532 4,0804
1,0073 8.525
2,067 7,181
3,522 3,272
14,859 35,140
1,452 1,3014
1,452 1,3014
14,859 35,140
1,452 1,3014
.. | 16,311 36,4414] ...
484) 82,754 38,902
484) 66,443 2,4604) ...
30,253
41,2334 |
5,9804 |
| Spent. Total Branded.
|'Tothe | | To the [8.3]
\ ao Gross
Con- = = Con- ES 2 Total.
tinent. S| tinent. |je"g
| a
4] 18,720 18,720
1133 | 54,695 54,695
Bay 1,6264 1, 6264
20 7,073 7,073
49 21,663 21,663
13] 31.8514 31,8514
ef 39,316 39,316
" ee me
“16 29,5514 29,5514
37044... |204,5014] ... |204,5014
32,905 32,905
27,4883| ... | 27,4884
60,3931] ... | 60,3934
3704 204,5014| ... | 204,5013
a 60,3934 60,3933
3704 | ... | 264,895 | ... | 264,895
3,862 | 634/310,5544 311, 1884
3,4914 | 634, 45,6594 ... | 46,2934
137
No.
Oowtinor whore
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
138 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX E.—
FISH EXPORTED. _RETURN showing the Total Quantity of Fish Exported to
FISH
NUMBER OF
NumsBer or UNBRANDED BARRELS apart
oF HERRINGS. Total SPRINKLED
DISTRICTS. Branded | or Icep.
= To and es
° iE Lo toon Rey Total. re ee
Ei ee Ireland tinent. | Europe. Continent.
EAST COAST.
1 | Eyemouth, - - ee 32,895 32,895 51,615 5,739
2.) Leith, <0; | |= a 118 |173,530 1 2724 174, 9203| 229.6153! 4.6614
3 | Anstruther, - - tr. ee 1,981 & 1,981 3 6074 Pi
4 | Montrose, - - we a 9,381 ie 9, 381 16,454 298
5 | Stonehaven, - Le a a a As at
6 | Aberdeen, - 258241. |... 20,812 2133 23, 608 45,271 1,9874
7 | Peterhead, - - e. Le PH. S2E a's 125,821 157,6723 .
8 | Fraserburgh, : ~ va NAB8,824 4 VY 11S8 884 a2 1,482
9} Bamiie e905) le- fs a L,o02g hoe 1,502 1,5024
10 | Buckie, eae e Pen 10.520 a 10,520 10,525
11 | Findhorn, — - : hie bi Oe CE ne 2,8814 2,8814
12 | Cromarty, Ae ae ie aie oe,
13 | Helmsdale, -
14 | Lybster, - e Bs = oh ee oc aa
15 | Wick, - - = Sh ... | 124,938 a 124,938?) 154,4903 6,466
East Coast Totals ; iz
carried down, ‘| 25824) 118 |637,5863); 1,486 |641,7734| 846,2743| 20,634
16 | Orkney,
; 99,415? 4193} 99,8353) 182,740
17 | Shetland,” -
393,035 | 3,0394/396,0744| 423,563 | 5,2094
492,4503| 3,459 |495,9093| 556,3033] 5,2094
Orkney & Shetland "
Orkney & Shetland.
Totals carried down |
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, -_ - qs ... | 14,8693) 1,318 | 16,1873; 16,1874
19 | Barra, - - : Ss . Ls 17,179 ; 7. Wiis Wp) 17,179
20 | Loch Broom, ae 7: = 453 Ae
21 | Loch Carron & Skye,
22 | Fort-William,
23 | Campbeltown,
24 | Inveraray,
25 | Rothesay, - Me a ae a 455 we
26) OGreenooksa tai Wek. 2018. 886 4 ie 68,742 | 72,178 | 72,178
27 | Ballantrae, D4 he f:
West Coast me Tee
3,436 | 32,0483] 70,060 |105,5444) 105,5444
carried down,
|
| Totais brought down
Kast Coast, - - |25824) 118 |637,586$) 1,486 |641,7734| 846.2743] 20,634
Orkney & Shetland, Ls ... |492,4503| 3,459 |495,909$; 556,3034 5,209}
ie Coast, - - ... | 3,486 | 32,0484) 70,060 |105,5443) 105,5443
_ ——————. —
| Goanamaeaitian 1911 |25823) 3,554 {1162086 | 75,005 |12432274) 1,508,1224) 25,8434
| Grand Totals for 1910 |2578 7,1174|13732512) 73,4083)1456356 | 1,767,5443} 34,401
aaeeeieeun 1911, - : AN coe cz 1,5963/.. <. 2
Decrease 1n 1911, .. | 8,5634/211,1653 213,1284' 259,422 8,5578
Notg,—In addition to the above there were 18,633 barrels of Irish herrings shipped via Glasgow to
America, and 373 barrels of mackerel.
There were also exported 65,000 tons of preserved fish which are not included above.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 139
No. I1.—continued.
Ireland, to the Continent, and to Places out of Europe, during the Year 1911.
Decrease in 1911.
EXPORTED.
Cop, Line, &c.
Mackerel
Dried Barrels Cured} Cured SPRATS.
oo in Pickle. | in Pickle. DISTRICTS.
[To the} To Exported to} Exported to
©.8 | Con- | Places} Total. |~———-|——_——__ Barrels.
© ltinent,| out of Con- |Eng-} Amer-| Nor-
aan Europe tinentiland| ica. | way. .
Ses EAST COAST.
Te SLOE he 2... as ae cs a dal feet me Eyemouth.
25637 |17647 | 44,803 | 116 |... f «| «. 2,777 | Leith.
bee xe ba Be a er my, sae Anstruther.
Montrose.
es att = Fee Ser sts" lia eat |e mete cok Stonehaven.
32043 |33604 | 65,647 | ... 161 : ay ae Aberdeen.
ir Et ne peedecliy cee ae er ne Peterhead.
Peed Cemicnal de aes ise Fraserburgh.
ee re sess ae Banff.
eae |. Bess ta no Buckie.
= 379 | Findhorn.
Ae Cromarty.
Helmsdale.
Lybster.
Wick.
a Kast Coast Totals car-
B919°(5 7680 |51251 | 110,450 | 116 16) | ... |... 3, 156 { ee eee
Orkney and Shetland.
1,100 |7,141 a 8,241 eee ee sie Hi Orkney.
Pies S275 | Lta7 A VL 397 oe}... ... {L020 Shetland.
e = | {Orkney and Shetland
3,065 |15416 |1,157 | 19,688] ... |... | ... |L020 1 en alee.
| WEST COAST.
640 Stornoway.
ie Barra.
Pe Loch Broom.
ae Loch Carron and Skye.
a ee sch Pe Fort- William.
555 ae es 355 Campbeltown.
bee bik wie ee Inveraray.
oe Fy a Aa oe Be re Rothesay.
11787 12608 |1,074 | 25,469 |... Selo Greenock.
ee es at my oe Ballantrae.
E ~, ace | ae West Coast Totals car-
12142 |12608 |1,074 | 25,824)... |... | 827) |. Ae RN
Totals brought down.
Polos D1080 lolZoh (LO; 450)" 116. 161 |. |... 3,156 | East Coast.
3,065 |15416 {1,157 | 19,6388 | ... | ... | ... |1020 Bt Orkney ana Shetland.
12142 {12608 {1,074 | 25,824 | ... |... | 827] ... Be West Coast.
16726 |85704 |53482 | 155,912 | 116 |161 | 827 |1020 3,156 | Grand Totals for 1911.
206713)48334 |35053 | 104,0584! 141 |159 |1230 | 517 fis Grand Totals for 1910.
FA AE | 51,8534)... Delis igs: | 503 3,156 | Increase in 1911.
3,9454 i, Meee om
25 |... | 403
140 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX E.—
STATEMENT showing the Ports or Places to which the Herrings
BARRELS OF HERRINGS
Nos DISTRICTS. cheat
Heeig Wybor Ped Revel es Riga
fors. FRE: burg, Mere W deealtie: 53
EAST COAST.
1 | Eyemouth, . : : : ie 3, 2284 509 fe Bs
2 | Leith, ; : : : hie es 23,8143; ts 31,2394
3} Anstruther, . ‘ ; ‘ La 1,981 ss Pe as
4 | Montrose, ; ; , aa wae
5 | Stonehaven, . ; ; 5 As ae ses :
6 | Aberdeen, . 5 : ; bi Be 3,093 a ae mes
7 | Peterhead, . j : ene 193808 24. ,0924| 4,722 4. 10,5723
8 | Fraserburgh, : : : 1,200 | 4,977 25, 6423] 2,5633} 4,220] 9,654
9 | Banff, : : : A we oe Be Ae ats
10 | Buckie, : ; : ; ‘3 ay 2,353
11 | Findhorn, . ; : ; We 1,0143)"
12 | Cromarty, : ; AS
13 | Helmsdale, ee oe
14 | Lybster, : : ‘ Ais ba fy £8 =P a
15 | Wick, : : : : An 2,3714| 21,6393) 3,536 es 1,5933
ia Totals, carried ; 1,200 | 22,9803] 101,604) 10,8213] 4,220 | 53,060
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, : - . : .- or 43,0533| 1,458 ae 1,874
17 | Shetland, . F ' ; ee a 130,213 i a8, 5,8964
Orkney and Shetland Totals es aa r wh
aia ae Pte .. |178,2633} 1,458] ... | 7,703
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, . : : : 438 = 4,600
19°) Barra,’ . ‘ ; 5 5 ‘ eo 17,179
20 | Loch Broom, . os 3
21 | Loch Carron and Skye,
22 | Fort-William,
23 Campbeltown,
24 | Inveraray,
25 | Rothesay,
26 | Greenock,
27. | Ballantrae,
West Coast Totals carried | 21.779
down, 4 eee eee
Totals brought down.
East Coast, . . «|| 1,200 } 22,9803! 10,6043! 10,8213! 4,220 | 53,060
Orkney and Shetland, : 4 A a 173,2663| 1,458 ae 7,7703
West Coast, : 4 is be. 2] a0 ae he
Grand Totals for ATE ~., || 1,200 | 22,9804] 296,6498| 12,2793 4,220 | 60,8304
Grand Totals for 1910, . 5 | 1 "478 32,221 | 287,840 9, 595 5, 294 | 48, 8453
Increase in 1911, . : Phe tT bat 8,8094; 2.6844)... 11,985
Decrease in 1911, ; : ; | 2781 92408) ©... he 1,004 ae
= i
Note.—The number of barrels of cured herrings exported to American ports was 75,005.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 14]
Ne. II.
Exported to the Continent were Shipped.
EXPORTED.
To Russia. To GERMANY. } DISTRICTS
Libau. | Kotha. | Total. || Memel. | 4ns*
EAST COAST.
2,023 ey 5,7604 =! 26,380 || Eyemouth.
2,9042 ss 57,9584 ce 10,035 || Leith.
ai 3 ; eS. ae Anstruther.
a 4,491 Montrose.
ae ae wah se ue Stonehaven.
8,4614 i 11,5543 ee 5,0324 || Aberdeen.
50,414 me 99,669 abe 15,8554 || Peterhead.
56,9594 aA 105,217 oa 11,554 Fraserburgh.
a “Ee - oe 5023 || Banff.
2,353 ut 6,2474 || Buckie.
1,0144 a ae Findhorn.
Se Cromarty.
ES me a Helmsdale.
mm a ee was alt Lybster.
37,471 Ee. 66,6112 ia 25,4193 || Wick.
158, 2334 a7 352, 1193 a 105,5174 || East Coast Totals carried down.
Orkney and Shetland.
11,6722 xh 58,0584 oa 13,5744 || Orkney.
87,7474 oe 223,857 ea 55,895 Shetland.
99 4901 281 9154 69 4691 Orkney and Shetland Totals
pee on 4 oo OG carried down.
(2 MEGS SEER occa SCORERS SSS oom eee: SETS ees EE SOD | EES 1 ESS CST
WEST COAST.
4.600 x 8,1224 || Stornoway.
17,179 ‘Ny oe Barra.
ie ane ee Loch Broom.
Loch Carron and Skye.
Fort-William.
Campbeltown.
Jnveraray.
Rothesay.
Greenock.
Ballantrae.
21,779 ae 8,1224 || West Coast Totals carried down.
Totals brought down.
158,233 ae 352, 1193 re 105,5174 || East Coast.
99,420 ae 281,9154 pe 69,4694 || Orkney and Shetland.
ae: be 21,779 1a 8,1225 || West Coast,
257, 6532 eo 655,814 is 183,1094 || Grand Totals for 1911.
346,1414 1,000 132,845 ie 278,180 || Grand Totais for 1910.
a A von & ms Increase in 1911.
88,4874 1,000 76,631 aie 95,071 || Decrease in 1911.
142 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX E—
STATEMENT showing the Ports or Places to which the Herrings
|S eA eee SF ee ee ee ee 8 ee me ee
Orkney and Shetland,
|
|
16] Orkney, . . || 10,554 | 44,595 5,589
cH
[vo eae.
BARRELS OF HERRINGS
No. DISTRICTS. Coe
Danzig Stettin Ham- Bremen Total
oe : burg. : :
EAST COAST.
1 | Eyemouth, . ; F 5,5733 13,901 5,739 oe 51,5933
2 | Leith, ; : 4 14,8714 | 88,3164 60,2424 3 173,465
3 | Anstruther, ; : aa! 1,6265 Be - 1,6263
4 | Montrose, . F : 6,420 5,0753 7654 ae 16, 752
5 | Stonehaven, : : ae we fA a
6 | Aberdeen, . ; ; 6,5923 1,4363 19,8313 ee 32, 893
7 | Peterhead, . ‘ ; 15,2905 | 25,9294 928 Ae 58, 0033
8 | Fraserburgh, : : 19,060 36,5113 1,779% p 68, 905 —
9 | Banff, t ; ' ne shee a ae 1 5024
10 | Buckie, ; : A 1,9243 Su Fs 8,172
11 | Findhorn, ; , 554 554
12 | Cromarty, . : : BF
13 | Helmsdale, : es a
14 | Lybster, : : a hf
15 | Wick, : || 26,081 | 32,4238} 10,4208 94,3443
East Coast Totals carried = : om ae
| fea carried’ Vit 96,3673 | 208,203 99,7064 507,8114
74,2623
17 | Shetland, 10, 175 62,9684 72,837 201,875:
fOdenes and Shetland U < oe ee ne
Totals carried down, 20,729 107,563 (8,376 a 276,138 |
(aS SAR ES Ce a ee Sesh Oe ee aS 0 SS en ee ee
| nae |
WEST COAST. | |
18 | Stornoway, . . ; 2,147 10,2694
19 | Barra, ; : ‘ | ia
20 | Loch Broom,
21 | Loch Carron and Skye,
22 | Fort-William,
23 Campbeltown,
24 | Inveraray, .
25 | Rothesay,
26 | Greenock,
27 | Ballantrae, .
| West ome Totals carried ie - eae Sa Cy
down, . : 2,147 | | 10,2693
Totals brought down,
| East Coast, ; 96,3674 | 206,220} 99,706 £ 507,8114
|
Orkney and Shetland, . || 20,729 | 107,563% 78.376 ys 276,188
West Coast, - : 2,147 any Ae: Ae 10,2694
Grand Totals for 1911, . || 119,2434 | 313,7832| 178,0823 & 794,219
Grand Totals for 1910, . || 170.6133 | 315,928 217,597 414 982, 3603 |
Increase in 1911, oi ail bie tr “! a
Decrease in 1911, . . |} 51,8703 2,144} | 39,5143 41h
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 143
No. III.—continued.
Exported to the Continent were Shipped.
EXPORTED.
Total
Exported
a To me |e i the DISTRICTS,
ya ies Den- ||Continent.
Rotter- lee Ant- | motal. Nie Ry: are. mark. |
dam. (Ghent).| ¥7P:
ee ee Se ane ee
EAST COAST.
= ae = baat st 57,354 || Eyemouth.
1,3563 123 | 823% | 1,4514 3 | 83 232, 8864 Leith.
AP a a as ts 3,6074 || Anstruther,
ae 16,752 Montrose,
Soe a an + Bek | ys Stonehaven.
15 ie _ 15 a etl 44,4623 || Aberdeen.
as a ane & e | 157,6724 || Peterhead.
2. | 174,122 || Fraserburgh.
> 1,5024 || Banff.
a | 10,525 || Buckie.
1,313 || 2,8814 || Findhorn.
ie | ee Cromarty.
} | Helmsdale.
| 5 Lybster.
ys | 160,9562 || Wick.
39 East C ast T tal ied
1,8714 124 824 | 1,4664|| 1,316 id 8h BED TOME hace ct Seas eeu |
| Grkney and Shetland.
132,3202 || Orkney.
|
|
| 495,732 || Shetland.
= fOrkney and Ghetneay
558, 0534 | | Totals carried down.
—_——
SS oe
Ee
WEST COAST.
nat a 14,8694 || Stornoway.
5 it eles 17,179 Parra.
Loch Carrcn and Skye.
Fort- William.
Campbeltown.
Smee we Paes = Loch Broom.
sy abe Inveraray.
Rothesay.
Greenock.
Ballantrae.
| 32,0483 4sy || ( West Coast Totals carried
own.
| Totals brought down.
1,37135 125 | 824 | 1,4663)/ 1,316 a 8% || 862,7224 || East Coast.
Le . ros 5c a ; 558,053} || Orkney and Shetland.
32,0484 || West Coast.
Ef
____
1,3714 124 | 824 |1,4663// 1,316 ||... 84 |/1,452,824 || Grand Totals for 1911.
2,601 50h | 564 12,708 || 7154 || 781] ... {1,718,207 | Grand Totals for 1910.
MESS Sa Se SE Te EE SS eS SS ES SE a SE
ae = 26 Be 600% || ... 83 Increase in 1911.
1,2293° 38 ... 41,2414 a8 | 78 a3 265. 383} Decrease in 1911,
144 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX E—
VALUE OF CURED FISH.—RETURN showing the estimated Valne ~
during the
VALUE OF CURED HERRINGS BRANDED.
DISTRICTS.
Mat. . La. Total
La. Full} Full. Full, | Mattie. Spent. Spent. Brandad.
EAST COAST. a3 £ & - £ & ©
Eyemouth, . : d 506 | 25,079 | 7,182; 83811) 1,649 37 | 42,714
Leith, . : ; . ae ue 1 a = res ae
Anstruther, . : A Hs 2,320 391 399 8 te 3,118
Montrose, ; 15 | 6,354] 1,626 | 8,503 909 18} 12,416
Stonehaven, . ; 5 i 752 208 300 102 = 1,362
Aberdeen, . : ; 690 | 8840 | 2,095 | 5,861 705 41 | 18,232
Peterhead, . ; : 7,451 | 25,613°.°2,165 | 12.456") 18 912 330 | 66,227
Fraserburgh, . 5 : 8,768 43,105 | 3,866 | 8,574 | 14,461 ee 78,774
Banff, . : ; : Lo © "1,106 165 252 244 a 1,782
Buckie, : ; A sh 940 115 140 fe ap 1,195
Findhorn, . : ; 9 | 1,005 211 292 210 ay 1, (27
Cromarty, : Sis 2 ee a a os a
Helmsdale, : 45 oss es a oe er ae
Lybster, ; . . Jes Ee 2 120 = Bs 122
Wick, . ; : ; 3,128 | 33,357 | 5,822} 4,666 | 5,009 14} 51,496
ae shea ois: 20,582 |148,471 | 23,098 | 44,874 | 41,500} 440 | 979,165
Orkney and Shetland.
Orkney, . | 14,586 | 46,608} 2,493 | 2124] 2417] ... 68,178
Shetland, . SA Se Shall ara6O2 pd ii ve pe 53,580
ee
Ory ane ican |} 62,887 | 61,109 | 2,408] 2.124] 8,145 |) Sei
WEST COAST.
Stornoway,
Barra, . A
Loch Broom, .
Loch Carron and Skye,
Fort- William, ;
Campbeltown,
Inveraray,
Rothesay,
Greenock,
Ballantrae,
West Coa: st Totals carried
down, t
Totals brought down.
East Coast, . | 20,582 | 148,471 | 23,298 | 44,874 | 41,500 440 | 279,165
Orkney and Shetland, : 52,857 | 61,109 | 2,493 | 2,124] 3,145 oa 121,758
West Coast, ; x <a
Grand Totals for 1911, 4 73,469 | 209,580 | 25,791 | 46,998 | 44,645 440 | 400,923
Grand Totals for 1910, . | 44,335 | 172,433 | 113,409 | 45,589 | 32,935 | 3,470 | 412,171
Iuerease in 1911, : : 29,134 | 37,147 he 1,409 | 11,710 ne cat
Decrease in 1911, . ‘ ee ae 87,618 BAe Lt 3,030 | 11,248
of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 145
No. IV.
of Cured Herrings, Branded and Unbranded, as well as of Cured Cod, &c.,
Year 1911.
VALUE OF CURED
Value of | Grand COD, LING, &c. ane
Cured a Value of Value of DISTRICTS.
‘branded. | C™%4_ Dried, |Pickled.|Smoked| Total, || Cured
randed. Herrings, || Dried. ickled.| Smoked.§ Total. Fish.
£ Le £5 es £ = £ EAST COAST.
157,580 | 200,294 oe ce 3,490 | 3,490 203,784 || Eyemouth,
11,600 11,600 es va F 1,628 4,400 16,000 Leith.
14,852} 17,970] 2569) °. 31049 || 21/019 || Anstruther.
10,297 22.713 30 595 23, 308 Montrose.
3,429 4,791 tet A 792 5,583 Stonehaven,
122,424 140,656 || 159,516 266 | 517,000 | 676,782 817,438 Aberdeen,
248,892 | 315,119 ee is. 97382 | 2744 || 317,863 || Peterhead.
210,966 | 289,740 a, (sie 2795 | 2,999 || 292,739 || Fraserburgh,
7,461 9,243 aie ue 0,303 6,303 _ 15,546 Banff.
11,379 12,574 1,443 735 2,627 15,201 Buckie.
4,440 6,167 = 679 | 1,230] 1,909 8,076 Findhorn.
a: . 23 s3¢ 380 380 Cromarty.
ue 2s 24 92 92 Helmsdale.
724 846 nee se be 846 Lybster.
237,779 | 289,275 1,918 763 3,165 292,440 Wick.
ried down.
1,041,823 | 1,320,988 || 166,300 | 5,220 | 537,807 | 709,327 || 2,030,315 ene Coast Totals car-
Orkney and Shetland.
13,930 || 217,880 || Orkney.
16,256 || 640,316 || Shetland.
135,722
570,480
706,202
203,900 || 13,860]...
624,060 || 14,456 | 1,800
427,960 || 28,316 | 1,800 fe, |/20, 126 | aps, 146 | PCr recy Sad Shetland
WEST COAST.
$8,343 98,343 6,040} 1,140] 1,838] 8,518 106,861 Stornoway.
65,881 65,881 1,912 12 a! 2,032 67,913 Barra.
7,134 7,134 1,752 390 2,142 9,276 Loch Broom.
12,455 12,455 be 50 50 12,505 Loch Carron and Skye.
7,887 7,387 544 677 Pea 9,108 Fort- William.
2,472 2,472 612 612 3,084 Campbeltown,
871 871 | ‘ Be: 871 Inveraray.
665 665 ask eo 665 Rothesay.
45,646 45,646 195 195 45,841 Greenock,
680 680 oe 12 680 Ballantrae.
242,084 || 11,055 | 2,377 | 1,838 | 14,770 |) 258,804 ||| West Voast, Totals car-
Totals brought down.
1,041,823 [1,320,988 || 166,300 | 5,220 | 537,807 [709,397 || 2,030,315 East Coast.
706,202 § 827,960 || 28,315 | 1,800 70 § 30,186 858,146 Orkney and Shetland.
242,034 | 242,034 || 11,055 | 2,377 | 1,338 | 14,770 256, 804 West Coast.
1,990,059
2.199.131
ee ———ee ee
2,390,982 || 205,671 | 9,397 | 539,215 }754,283 || 3,145,265 || Grand Totals for 1911.
2,611,302 |} 188,129 | 5,622 | 509.947 #703,698 || 3,315,000 || Grand Totals for 1910.
Increase in 1911.
169,735 Decrease in 1911.
146
DISTRICT.
Eyemouth
Anstruther
Montrose
Stonehaven
Aberdeen
Peterhead
Fraserburgh
Banff
Buckie
Findhorn
Lybster .
Wick
Orkney
Shetland.
Totals for 1911 § 42,984
Totals for 1210 | 29,0943
Increase in 1911 | 13,8895 = a
Decrease in 1911
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX E.—
RETURN showing, under each of the Crown Brands, the Number of Barrels of
Districts for Inspection with a view to Branding if in accordance with
the Brand was Refused, and the
La. FULL BRAND. FULL BRAND. Mat. FULL BRAND. Mattie BRAND.
Barrels Barrels Barrels Barrels
refused refused refused refused
Brand. Brand. : Brand. Brand,
Barrels Barrels |____ Barrels Barrels
pre- pre- | pre- pre-
sented. Nog epee sented. Nimnet was sented. Nuin-t ePor sented. Waele
ber. | cent. ber. | cent. ber. | cent. ber. | cent.
Ps sea pau ee tn
|
3514 57 {16°21 | 16,85835/ 1,167 | 6°92 | 5,891 | 1,3463) 22°8 2,9113] 30°75
~ a e 1,609 624} 3°88 2993 20 £| 284 | 46°63
9 be 4 83,9203} 103! -27 EioH 100 | 1,1623} 29-94
| 3 = 470 4 = 134 | = | 341 | 59°61
a
418 5,818 | 288} 4:95] 1,5633| 119 | 5,6303 | 1,029 | 18-27
4.1774 38 91 | 15,727 204 1:34 1,420 | 23 11,142 {1,741 | 15°63
5, 1663 $3 | 1:61 J 27,957 |1,481 | 5°12] 2,648%| 114 9,543 | 3,072 | 32°19
Brine | : 779 | gg i11-29f 182 | 70 41 |} 18:3
= | s: = 6224; - = 1438 28 | - ~
54 = 701 fo | 10°41 238 97 152 | 40°32
ve Es e oe = 1 ad we ~~
1,8754 353) 1°89 | 22,182 |1,2833} 5:8] 3,628 302 5764 | 1,120 | 24°47
8,3053 7 | 084 28,2473) 306] 1:084% 1,558 46 5724 | 185 | 11°76
22,666 (ol 1eool 9,6944| 771 7°95 ~ - 15 | 100
9714} 2°26 #134,5314) 5.6843} 4:22]18,807 | 22654) 12:04] 47,840 {12,054 | 25-20
3°38
1,2533| 4°31 [124,601 | 4,212 90,406 | 2,553
2,823
5,930 | 11°57
9,930 1,472
- 282 | 2°05 = -
of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 147
No. V.
Cured Herrings presented, during 1911, to the Officers of the various Fishery
the Board’s Regulations, the Number and Percentage in respect of which
Principal Grounds of Refusal,
La. SPENT BRAND. SPENT BRAND. TOTAL.
Barrels Barrels Barrels
Refused refused refused ep et
Brand. Brand. Brand. Principal Grounds of Refusal,
Barrels Barrels Barrels
pre- pre- pre-
sented, sented.
sented. Nain!
Num-| Per Num-| Per
ber. | cent. ber. | cent. ber.
59 59 18 | 30°54} *34,455 | 5,559 Immature, oily, and torn fish.
- = = - 2,527 | 8663 Defective selection.
- 20] - - 9,833 | 1,273 Do.
~ = - ~ 1,291 | 341 Oily and undersized fish.
45 49 | .- — [+14,3033/ 1,481 Heavy and light salting, torn, empty
28 427 | 60] 1:41! 50,266 | 2,094 Toe ana defective selection.
333 — - - 60,109 | 5,033 Defective selection and inferior quality.
~ - - ~ 1,488 | 199 Defective selection.
- - = - 9023} 28 Do.
- - - - 1,542) 322 Defective selection and inferior quality.
ss ¥ a a 90 rf
294 18 4 | 22:22] 37,533 | 3,039 Inferior quality.
- 5 5 | 100 41,887 | 549 Inferior quality and defective selection
16 - - - 33,0384) 1,553 Light salting, defective selection, and
inferior quality.
775 578 87 | 15-05 | 289,216 |218373
1,312 | 3559 4,389 | 170] 3°87 | 330,456 |15,625
537 | 1°85
* Includes 7} barrels used in filling up slackly-filled barrels
Dene ¥ — ador do, do.
148
No.
OomISWMmIP wh
16
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX F.—
PERSONS EMPLOYED.--RETURN showing the Total Number of
branches of the Sea Fisheries
: be o er
oe ms 1a yD ae
EES gi EG |ad oS _ | a8
ot 5 | am Behe A ae Eg | 4
2¢ oS S seo ea ® ae a ne ‘a =
DISTRICTS. Fos g oo dl to ce | B| 58 | 85
ape | 2 | B2 [sh] 6) $2) 0) Ba | ae
mF = Se [sc $55 Or =
BAe = Ea |o- 5 i Sy
2 = a S me
& A
EAST COAST.
Eyemouth, . : : 623 1 Soa 7 59 | 430] 1 47 24
Leith, . 2 : f 2,188 | 650] 500 | 12 70 | 180} 65 80 30
Anstruther, . ; : 1,968 18 45 | 22 56} 384] 6 34 70
Montrose, . ; i 989 157 | ©400 | 21 36 | 238 | 14 64 | 300
Stonehaven, . ; ; 227 4 39 | 5 12 96} 1 10 40
Aberdeen, . : f 3,098 | 315] 313 |184} 254 | 3,040 {316 | 1,903 37
Peterhead, . : : 1,600 1] 88 | &9 483 | 1,895 | 31 271 27
Fraserburgh,. , } 1,828 4 130 | 87 | 472 |1,864 | 80} 475 25
Rankine. | ove ees Sal Led 1} 104 | 19 |° 51 | 437) 2) Sie
Buckie, <m!, ©) | 8145 |) 2dr 934) 124) 96 :160be | SL) ace
Findhorn, . . : 1,790 D1 142 AS 71 1) 4675 A 28
Cromarty, . : ; 653 7 41 3 S 937 4s 5 ‘-
Helmsdale, . : OE Me ae 10047 33 | 246] 2 8 42
Lybster, ; : : 152 2 A.) 2 50 4). dab ee rt ee |
Wick, <«. f : ' 1,576 15 55 | 55 420 | 1,134 | 30 193
East Coast Totals car- | 21,645 | 1,200 | 2,062 |548 | 2,163 [10,997 |608 | 3,159] 634
ried down, . : J : :
Orkney and
Shetland.
Orkney, ; 4 ; 1,006 10 10.) 10 291 282 2 78 25
Shetland, ‘ ; : 4,782 ae 10 | 40 180 |1,290 | 47 500 20
Orkney and Shetland - ‘ eee =
Totals carried down, oyiske 10 20 | 90 | 209 | 1,572 | 49 | 578 45
WEST COAST.
Stornoway, . : ; 4,100 20 42} 31 91 12717 1.9 146
Barra, . F ; ORE Ps. ae 9 Ae coe 53 | 156
Loch Broom, : : 1,032 2 8 | 12 G | 263173 37 15
Loch Carron and Skye,. 1,143) 3. ot ako 3 720 E 5 | 275
Fort-William, ; 3 508 21 24) 4 2 10 3 49
Campbeltown, . : 735 + 31 | 23 ‘] 48} 1 14 97
Inveraray, . i j 588 5 Bye te; 50 +t 22
Rothesay, . ; : 137 44 75 SN) ee 10] 5 8 30
Greenock, . : ; 374 | 642 | 1,002 | 30 32 96 | 88 | 252 93
7 88 28
Ballantrae, . 3 : 592 78 TO We ed nich ies
West Coast Totals car- | vey | 1 oR ‘ 2 a laee cae,
ried down, ao | 10,193 | 767 | 1,260 {143 | 142 | 4,007 [135 | 610 | 765
Totals brought
down.
East Coast, -| 21,645 | 1,200 2,062 |548 2,163 |10,997 |608 | 3,159 634
Orkney and Shetland, : 6,788 10 20 | 50 209 | 1,572) 49 578 45
West Coast, .- -| 10,193 767 | 1,260 {143 142 | 4,007 |135 610 | 765
Grand Totals for 1911, .| 38,626 D4 3,342 |741 | 2,514 |16,576 |792 | 4,347 | 1. 444
Grand Totals for 1910, . | 38,941 naa 3.219 746 2,590 Wie 010 |804 4,372 |1,356
434 y “25
Increase in 1911, ne 88
76 Ke
t
Decrease in 1911, ; “8315
Se
ms 128 Woes,
UI See 5
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 149
No I.
Persons employed in each District in connection with the various
during the Year 1911.
Persons em-
oo Persons em- bo]
S i loyed on 2
g | Ba |Bg| board Vessets | prion. |
z a BS echo e .cums, Bx importin Ey
© 2 4 | 34 |&s8] porting, and P g 5
a pS @| Su |Be ye by Salt, Stave 5)
E 2 Biles i= aS Hering ad Weodgaud : DISTRICTS
A 5 2 see &| other Fish. Hoopes: k
Se ee a PF a peetincws = 3 aw
a (ee | 2 cS Sl & =
ae an jae ake 2 3 2 5
3 os ry es =
EAST COAST.
3 yd ee ss toe 926 | 861 148 7 1,964 Kyemouth.
30 30 | 25 | 400) 5) 912 8 24) °60}| 5,219 | Leith.
ae 2 at 22h p13 31 17 31 59 | 3,004 | Anstruther.
6 40} 4 2) 12 42 57 19 25 2,426 | Montrose.
re LOO" ;.< g 5 ta 5 We 550 | Stonehaven.
118 1,782. | 22 | 290 |:38 | 733 79 | 246 | 305 | 13,073 | Aberdeen.
16} 38] 2] 211 | 70} 257] 518} 239] 549] 5,895 | Peterhead.
8 32, 2 95 | 24 682 680 166 903 6,357 Fraserbuigh.
Ogee hee at 12 6 6 Es TODA Banff.
126 129 | 6 12 53 18 4,836 | Buckie.
54 a, te 12 12 ua 2,825 Findhorn.
7 5| 8 St Naess 957 | Cromarty.
2 i 2 71 2 22. a 912 | Helmsdale.
eh iss fess | 4 20 Pe ve tr 14 364 | Lybster
6 14] 6 12-10 S102} ~ 806 75 | 3386 5,053 | Wick
; ie “ee a East Coast Totals car-
184 | 2,255 | 61 | 1,471 |183 | 3,332 | 2,597 999 | 1,558 | 55,656 { Sad dosent
Orkney and
Shetland.
20 =r eile Ane oRe be EL 96 2,232 | Orkney.
40 39 | 4] 8401]1,299 | 273] 190 10, 554 | Shetland.
. 4 Ae aged aa : aie Orkney and S\ Shetland
60 sont 4 | 015 11,670 | 888) 286 | 12,7861) Toth oorelaten
WEST COAST.
2 aes 2115] 284 55 95 26 | 7,652 | Stornoway.
Beira, - e 94 80 19 10 2,160 | Barra.
Giath ac: 4 St |... ae | es 1,433 | Loch Broom.
15 | 12 a: 76 13 1,629 | Loch Carron and Skye.
ma ae ae 87 14 722 | Fort-William.
holow 70 125 Fi 1,156 | Campbeltown.
Oe os. one 33 3 733 | Inveraray.
Dp wet .. | 46 2 319 | Rothesay.
AO 252.1% 2.) + 480 629 14 3,996 | Greenock.
NGe eae 6 - ; 910 | Ballantrae.
res i ba WWest Coast Woeaiavenc
12 | 335.|14; 562 | 15 /|1,405| 185 |. 174 36 | 20,710 Ped dowin
Totals brought
down.
184 | 2,255 | 61 | 1,471 |183 | 3,882 |2597 | 999 |1,558 | 55,656 | East Coast.
i 60 ag | 411, 015 | 1. 676 385 | 286 | 12,786 | Orkney and Shetland.
12| 335/14] 562/15 /1 ,405| 185] 174 36 | 20,710 | West Coast.
196 | 2,650 | 75 | 2,072 |202 | 5,752 | 4,408 | 1,558 | 1,880] 89,152 | Grand Totals for 1911.
175 2. 579 | 78 i 882 |198 B, 986 5, PIS rs 854 1,727 | 90,813 | Grand Totals for 1910.
2] (ee
190
4
710
153
296
1,661
Increase in 1911.
Decrease in 1911 |
1
\
150 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX F.—
RETURN, by Districts, of the Tonnage of Shipping, and of the Number of Seamen, engaged
distincuishing those employed in Importing Stave Wood and Hoops, in importing “Salt,
separating British from Foreign Tonnage and Men.
TONNAGE
vena cede pest Importing Salt for Carrying Herrings or Cod
Risherws the Fisheries. Fish Coastwise.
No. DISTRICTS. I
British. Foreign. British. Foreign. British. Foreign.
Tons. |Men.| Tons. |Men.f Tons. | Men. | Tons. |Men.{ Tons Men. |Tons.|Men.
EAST COAST,
1 Eyemouth, seo) Wives ft 26D 17 P2014 AAS oe.) lc | 207k ie 2hO ee
2 Leith, 260 | 12 | 800 | 404 300 12 | 441 | 20 500 200 tS RS aes
3 , Anstruther, 50} 4] 280} 224 250 27 | 724 | 37 306 Shab, Sire
4 | Montrose, . 40| 2); 125| 4] 467 l7 b af4 7-21 430 SG: | Fae a.
5 | Stonehaven, ao a a 130 5 3 241 OU eee
6 | Aberdeen, . : . {| 2,110 |116 | 4,170 192 2,490 | 180 1,850 113 410,220 | 410 | 640) 30
7 | Peterhead, ; . {| 1,284 | 66 | 7,896 |383 3.387 173 | 2,580 |166 | 3,693.) “133 oe
8 | Fraserburgh, 5 SEQ Lb ay802) DO 5,282 166 | 1,386 | 44 § 8,784 | 590 |2376120
9 | Banff, Ba A +e ive 134 6 is : 278 12) |) eae ee
10 | Buckie, Day Ws 240 18 . 350 Pe ee le,
11 | Findhorn, . ie -: Mee 5 342 12°)
12 | Cromarty, . Be ee a. 30 bw ee ey
13 | Helmsdale, ATS ae 9 ; 916 Oe te ve
14 | Lybster, iol baleeeeo oe ses, baal cat 330 ye os ee
15 | Wick, 320 | 28 |5,579 47 |5,081 174 1 3,607 | 257 |3127/127
Kast Coast Tote cara [eats Teil Wie coal 4 shy a ae ” :
ried down, t 4,275 241 (24,092 758 |12,536 575 132,601 | 1,887 |6430/288
Orkney and |
Shetland. |
16 | Orkney, els Wiese 2,300 | 96 | 2,184 77 |
17 | Shetland, 3,512 (124 1,416 | 50 | 9,523 | 334 1012 36
Orkney and Shetland ) eas laa ony gl ae
een ees ae 2,612 124 3,716 | 146)11,707 | 411 |1012| 36
WEST COAST. |
18 | Stornoway, 142 | 8 264 | 11 | 6,165 | 257
19 | Barra, coke PS 176-| 10 | 2,680 94
20 | Loch Br oom, e 542 31
21 | Loch Carron and Skye, Se oe 2,000 71
22 | Fort William, . : oS eh is 2,501 87
23: Campbeltown, ; 3 Sey fli a 9 3,410 | 119
24 | Inveraray, ve 80 3 904 3
25 | Rothesay, . a 50 2 1,125 41
26 | Greenock, . Pe 380 14 1,003 36
27 | Ballantrae, ie - oes es
West Coast Totals | Re ace Beas pe i ac oe at. ar
rare aed! t 142 | 8| 250 15|3,172| 166] 440 | 21 420,330 | 769
Totals brought | |
down. |
East Coast, 4,275 241 |24,092 983115,451| 758 |12,536 (575 [32,601 | 1,887 |6230/288
Orkney and Shetland, 3,512 |124 | 3,973) 140] 7,109} 261 | 3,716 |146 [11,707 | 411 (1012) 36
West Coast, 142 | 8 250) 15) 3,172 166 440) 21 }20,3830 | 769] ... |] ...
Grand Totals for 1911, || 7,929 373 28,315 |1138}25,732 | 1,185 16, 692/742 $64,638 | 3,067 |7442/324
Grand Totals for 1910, 10, 590 483 25,853 |106U 28, 494 | 1, 371 16 002 667 {65,899 | 3,376 6738/268
Increase in 1911, EE OT SIE MS | 7683 |°75 | 5 12 es aga ie
Decrease in 1911, 2,661 110 [oe | 2,762 | 186 wef 4,2015) oS ea oe
| | |
—
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 151
No. IL.
in the Trade of the Herring and Cod and Ling Fisheries of Scotland in the Year 1911 ;
in Carrying Herrings or Cod Fish Coastwise, and in Exporting them abroad; and
AND MEN.
Exporting Herrings or Cod
Fish. Saas GRAND TOTAL.
No. |
‘British and Foreign. |
British. Foreign. British, Foreign.
Tons. Men. Tons. Men. Tons. Men. Tons. Men. Tons, Men.
175 10 7,371 350 4,763 374 7,823 368 12,586 742 1
25,490 892 180 8 26,550 936 1,421 68 27,91 1,004 2
eS Ee 313 17 606 62 1,317 76 1,923 138 5)
116 6 1,403 57 1,053 61 2,002 82 3,055 143 et
Fe a 371 14 be 3/1 14 5
7,672 523 909 49 22, 492 979 7,569 384 30,061 1,563 6
1,893" 69 | 12,107 518 10,257 496 | 22,583 | 1,067 32, 840 1,563 7
2,615 92.) 12,396 560 16,681 848 | 21,010 883 37,691 1,731 8
150 6 41 18 150 6 562 24 9
1,249 53 590 30 1,249 53 1,839 83 10
325 12 342 12 325 12 667 24 ry |
: 30 a 30 3 12
=i Me ate 1,186 93 a); Sac 1,186 93 13
es me cs : 330 20 225 14 555 34 || 14
1,270 53 | 13,901 679 5,895 385 | 27,688 | 1,142 | 33,583 1,527 15
29,231 | 1,445 | 50,304 | 2,309 91,558 | 4,331 | 93,362 | 4,155 || 184,920 8,486
2,530 98 | 10,489 7,574 287 | 12,789 473 20,363 760 =| 16
8,967 489 | 28,783 | 1,263 26,251 | 1,096 | 35,184 | 1,489 61,435 2,585 ky
11,497 587 | 89,272 | 1,640 33,825 | 1,383 | 47,973 | 1,962 81,798 0,345
131 4 1,315 55 | 7,860 356 1,829 81 9,689 437 || 18
1,521 80 3,004 | 113] 11697 90 || 4,701 203 || 19
ie ra 752 Ais a: x 752 45 || 20
: : 2,290 84 tt 2,290 84 21
2,917 101 2,917 10] 22
Vz 0 3,427 125 a eee iene ce 3,427 125 23
984 36 EE a: 984 36 || 24 |
re se 1,175 43 re ae 1,175 43 || 25
16,909 593 18,292 643 18,292 643 -
+s Sue 2
|
NEW SP el Sak Seed eae i ee
39,231 | 1,446 | 50,304 | 2,309} 91,558 | 4,331 | 93,362 | 4,155 || 184,920 | 4,486
11,497 | 587 | 39,272 | 1,640] 33,825 | 1,388 | 47,973 1,962 || 81,798 | 3,345
17,057 | 603| 2.886| 1354 40,701 | 1,546| 3,526) 171 || 44,227! 1,717 |
67,785 | 2,635 | 92,412 | 4,084 | 166,084 | 7,260/144,861 | 6,288 || 310,945 | 13,548
66,851 | 2,534 | 105,638 | 4'850 | 171,834 | 7'764/154233 6,845 || 326,067 | 14,609
Se A SE SST ee SR CE PT Ok
|
}
|
{
17,057 | 608) 2,836} 185| 40,701) 1,546| 3,526| 171 | 44,227) 1,717
| |
j 18,221 766] 5,750) 504| 9,372! 557 || 15,122 1,061
| |
So ee
ra NI OD) SH 1 6 Pe CO OD
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
152
FL
*paseured
IO 4so'y
6-99 ‘SION
‘sqvoq uo
sso’y [290],
€99°89
OFF
ST
Tos
90F
089°8
OSPF’
0ZE
OST'T
609‘
OFO ‘FE
L¥8
GPE T
099°
000°8
019°T
oe
&T
‘posvueg
IO 4sOo']
[el19qye Wy
SUIYSsly
Jayyo
pure sjon
U0 SsOry
——EE | en) es | En a ce (ee
9F0‘99 | O9F‘2S | FEL
Oot Oct =| 8 whi
Cz G8z 6 =
eh KS Ne oe
000‘ | OOT 17 006‘S
000°% 096 a Fe Te
9IFT | 9T9 QZ 008
SES S&S FI a:
66¢'6% | 6CF‘GT | 9cG | OOT FT
tS rE 8 ic
Z89‘°o «| BE" 6% 0&0‘
619'T | 616 OF 002,
000‘F2 | 000° | Og 000‘3%
04 sre
F F
6L Il OL 6
= 5
sbeteed tae et se. ‘anyeA
Po2yoo1 MA g
ATCO,
syeogq uo a
sso'y moron 00027 @ |
jo yunowly puv
posvueg syvog
— i
Arr
:h oot
1d OD =H
20 rs
.
.
c=)
Ve)
“TaquIn\y
‘OR “TIeg
Aq parity 10
prvoqgi9aAg
peyoouy
“palvog1aaoQ
sured
"pa»voqdarg _,
pouse Mm
‘SUOISTIIOD g,
‘eas 4e
suliapunoy
ysnoiy,
*JOoIsyy anyeA
puv payootM
ATI%109 syvog
9 | * UMOp pert
“IBD STVIOT, FSVOL) 4seRT
eve . . . “HOLA
eee . . . ‘roysq Ary
eee . . ‘a[BpSulle Fy
it : : * “KqreuLorp
eee . . . ‘ULOYpuLy
eee . . . ‘oryong
ese ° . . ‘yueq
spies : ‘ysinqresed 7
eee . . ‘proysoqog
e ‘ ' * ‘eepreqy
i; $ ‘MaAvYaUoyG
52 . ; * ‘gsorquoy,
Dan : ‘reygnaysuy
eee . . . ‘Yqlory
eee . . . ‘yqnouteAny
“ISVO) -~SVa
‘SLOIULSIG
‘TIGI Ivo ayy Ul ‘pesvULep LO 4SO| [BMoPVT SULYSIY 0YyZC PUY S}s\J UO sso] OY} pus ‘ adeIeG Jo
JUNOWY 94} pue ‘peseurep s}eog Jo JequINN oly ‘ Joos} oneA 94} puv ‘poyxoorm AT][VIO} S}eog Jo Jequinyy ey}
JaUURUL oY} pUe ‘pUeT}OOg JO seTIOYSIY BEG 94} YAIM UWoTJveUM0D UT 4SOo] SeATT Jo LoquUNNY ey Jo ‘sporysiq Aq ‘NUOLAY—'SAT LIVASWO
‘TIT NH XIG(NHdd V
peueddey soiyenser ayy yor ut
ra NI OD HL) SO Pe CE OD
1538
eve eee ace eee eee - eee eee £ ooo G é; TLC Ta asealoo(T
CTSFT || 83'S | S8a‘TT OSS CL 0Ga) =: (ag pees ae set ee, ee ‘TI6T Ul osvaroUy
FOS ‘9ZT|| 9F6°89 | Bgs'LE 820 SE 13 || 9F S oR EMG al ie TZ |] ‘OT6T 10F speyoy, purr
618 ‘OFT|| SLT‘3L | TF9'89 gge’cr | LG || SP d Cle. leas QT |} “TI6T 10J speqoy, purrs
Tee‘e || OLT'S | T98°S CGo ll ainIGulleG pee TP eS. pee F " 4seop 489
ns 61g i FEZ O8T Weg pein a gia Ren Sa FP || ‘puryeyg pure AouxIo
= 60L°FST|| 99°89 | 9F0°99 98G°EF | GZ |] 6Z d Se Via Ge aia ‘qSvoQ 4Sey
Ss WUMOP FUSNOAG S[VIOL
= Cs) EC A UE AS: eee SER or en er ener
‘ way ¢ Fae say | es * UMOP PolLlteo
S Tes‘¢ 66L'T | TE || 6 7 ? = Per cae aurea
a Rett lanes atanaceee Sy teen | eae c el (esa oer and errand redial Ween | peers Mercere | eee ren een Ae gee
S$ NG OFT CT T ece . eee were G . ‘avIqUET[e 1Z
Rat 9% gd, Z9 e T . T ° ose eee . . ° ‘yoouse.1y 9%
GZ Pr), gc S . . ese ece ee were! . ° . ‘ABSoyJoyy Cz
= Po CTG 0Z i . ose ° ° eee . ° . ‘AVIVIOAUT ¥Z
= ez || peg Gey e | ¢ oe ae f : : ‘umogjeqduren 8%
= BG IESE Ma G eee eee ese eee . “ULRITT LAA -9.10 7 bad
IZ 863 83 F . eee eee eee eee ese ‘og pay WOTTVD yoo, IZ
= 0%’ 1&3 OF ¢ . eee . eee ee eee . moore yoory 02
i 61 TEs TOE 6 e oe o eee eee eee . . . “BILE, 6I
S ST Ele i OOT T ii ° . eee eee eee eve . . ‘ABV MOULO}S ST
‘\ESVOO LSA
F ; <6") UMOP POLLIVd S[eIOT,
648 O8T L v i purpyeyg pur AouyzIg
LI || VP OST T || ¥ ; Trlc ss ENS Bans p20
9T CCT eee . . . eee eee eee eee . . . AouyAG OT
‘puvppogs puv Avy
154
No.
Aue WOR
con!
16
17
Appendvces to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX G.—
RETURN for the Year 1911, showing the Number and Value of Fishing Boats and Trawlers
Vessels, and dividing Sailing Vessels into First, Second, and Third Class; with
Propelled by :
Stearn Propelled by Sails.
DISTRICTS. 1st Class. 2nd Class. | 3rd Class.
45 feet 30 to 45
No.| Value. | xeetana | “reer | 28 !23% | Under
upwards. ; ?
No.| Value. Value. { No.| Value
EAST COAST. £ £
Eyemouth, . : : D251 00
Leith, ; 5
Anstruther, ; : <
Montrose, 1 8,000 .
Stonehaven, - :
Aberdeen, 12 | 40,800 C
Peterhead, il 2,250
Fraserburgh, 5 | 13,180
Banff, . 20 | 48,C00
Buckie, 8 | 20,000
Findhorn, 12 | 31.200
Cromarty, ~ .
Helmsdale, . : .
Lybster, .
Wick,
East Coast Totals car-
alae 59 | 158,430] 1] 2,100
Orkney and
Shetland.
Orkney, 17 158
Shetland, 77 at Hh eb
Orkney and Shetland
Totals car’d down,
WEST pee
Stornoway, .
Barra, .
Loch Broom, i
Loch Carron and Sky e,
Fort- William,
Campbeltown,
Inveraray,
Rothesay,
Greenock,
Ballantrae,
West Const Totals car- )
ried down ‘ f
Totals broughtdown
East Coast,
Orkney and. Shetland,
West ‘Coast,
Grand Totals for 1911,
Grand Totals for 1910,
Increase in 1911, .
Decrease in 1911, .
FISHING BOATs.
158,430] 1] 2,100
26,960
185,390} 1
129,626} 2 | 1,600
—
Dee aT
14,664
48,367
8 | 20,000
31,598
(JU)
Ree LOR DOr OO (62)
181 | 163.713
38 1,429
29| 27,641
Total.
No.| Value.
£
2,100 2,100
. . . "610
F i 3,000
*% 20
: ‘ 40,800
; : i 2,250
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 155
No. I.
constructed within the boundaries of each District in Scotland, distinguishing Steam from Sailing
Remarks as to any Vessels made for use outside the District or outside Scotland.
TRAWLERS. TOTAL FISHING BOATS AND TRAWLERS.
Propelled by {Propelled by Propelled by § Propelled by,
Steam. Sails. Total. team. y Sails. Total.
REMARKS. No.
Value. ||No.| Value. fNo.} Value JNo.| Value.
£ £ £ £ £
: i 1 | 2,100 il 2,100 || For use in district. ;
x f 7 610 6 610 || For use in district. 3
1 3,000 : 1 3,000 || For England. 4
. Z : 3 3 ‘ 1 20 1 20 || For use in district. 5
31 | 186,000 31 | 186,000 |} 43 | 226,800 : 43 | 226,800 || 19 Trawlers for Aberdeen, 2for Glas-| 6
gow, 2 for North Shields, 2 for
Beunos Ayres, 2 for France, 1 for
Peterhead, 1 for Hartlepool, 1 for
Lisbon, 1 for Perumbuco, 4 drifters
for Inverness, 3 for Banff, 2 for
Kirkcaldy, and 1 each for Buckie,
Montrose, and Lowestoft.
1| 2,250 ‘ 1 | 2,250 || For Buckie district. 7
5 | 13,180 1,484 | 42 | 14,664 || 1 steamer for Aberdeen, 1 for Hope-| 8
man, and 3 for district; the others
i for various districts.
° 20 | 48,000 367 | 33 | 48,367 || 18 steamers and 6 sail boats for dis-| 9
trict, 2 steamers and 7 sail boats for
other districts.
8 | 20,000 . 8 | 20,000 || 5 for district, 3 for other districts. | 10
12 | 31,200 398 #18 | 31,598 |! 1 steamer for Ireland, 2 sail boats for} 11
Barra and 1 for Golspie, remainder
for district.
: F 260 4 260 || For use in district. 12
; ; 20 1 20 || For use in district. y
24 5 2 24 || For use in district. 15
31 | 186,000] . 5 186,000 || 90 | 344,430 5,283 4162 | 349,713
158 | 17 158 || For use in district. 16
1,271 | 21 | 1,271 || For use in district. 17
1,429 | 38] 1,429
= | eee cee me ee ee ee re fe es
. : : 8 141 8 141 || For use in district. 18
- : : 1 13 1 13 || For use in district. 19
. : : 2 30 | 2 30 || For use in district. 20
. - ; 4 36 4 36 || For use in district. 21
. . 2 26 2 26 || For use in district. oe
: : 1 230 1 230 || For use in district. 24
: : . - 1 120] 1 120 || For Inveraray district. 25
1 5,900 || 9] 32,8607 1 70 | 10 | 32,930 || 1 steamer for Ostend, 5 for Yarmouth) 26
and 3 for Buckie, 1 sail boat for
_ || _ district. ie
15 1 15 || For use in district. 27
1 5,900 || 9 | 32,860} 21 681 f 30 | 33,541
31 : “ 31 | 186,000 || 90 | 344,480 4 72 | 5,283 4162 | 349,713
: $ : - > ; F F 38 1,429 38 1,429
1 5,900 || 9| 32,8609 21 681 | 30] 38,541
32 : ‘ 191,900 || 99 | 377,290 #131 | 7,393 230 | 384,683
25 - . 25 | 150,697 || 73 | 280,323 9151 | 8.639 9224 | 288,962
7 | 41,203
41,203 || 26 | 96,967
6 | 95,721
156 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX G.—
RETURN, for the Year 1911, of the Number of Barrels and the Number of Half-
the different kinds of Wood used and the methods of Hooping adopted ;
BARRELS AND HALF
Of Ash, Elm, ;
Birch, Alder, &c. Of Larch.
No. DISTRICTS.
Half-
Barrels.
Half-
rels.
Half-
Barrels. Barrels. Barrels. Barrels.
Barrels. Bar
EAST COAST.
1 | Eyemouth, 56,409 1,387} 56,911 1,449
2 | Leith, : 14,267 | 22,538] 14,267] 22,538
3 | Anstruther, . 21,270 6,950} 39,898 7,150
‘ Montrose, Paes 7,442 ee 7,792
Stonehaven, . y 4 ATi ;
6 | Aberdeen, 236,872 | 168,330 | 242,722 | 170,306
7 | Peterhead, 308,409 | 117,460 | 309,629 | 117,460
8 Fraserburgh, 426,260 | 120,420 | 426,260 | 120,420
9 | Banff, 20,668 7,8354 20,668 7,835
10 | Buckie, 42,718] 25,416] 42,718] 25,416
7. Findhorn, 39,925 | 19,7107 39,925] 19,710
Cromarty, : 2 : :
: 24,500} 3,700 24,500] 3,700
13 | Helmsdale, .
14 | Lybster,
15 | Wick,
20,300} 4,000
220,951 | 89,218
20,300} 4,000
220,951 | 89,218
East Coast Totals Pah 483,278) 596,994
ried down,
Orkney and
Shetland.
16 | Orkney,
17 | Shetland,
18,700{ 1,890
171,333 | 62,108
18,700} 1,800
171,333 | 62,108
Orkney and Shetland )
Totals carried down if
190,033 | 63,908 § 190,033 | 63,908
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway,
LON Barra. we
20 | Loch Broom, i
91 | Loch Carron and Sky e,
22 | Fort-William, :
23 Campbeltown,
24 | Inveraray,
25 | Rothesay,
26 | Greenock,
27 | Ballantrae, .
West Coast Totals car- “}
13,964
1,040
680
18,869] 13,964| 18,869
: 1,040 :
680
47. 9
ried down, 15,754} 21,363
Totals broughtdown
East Coast,
Orkney and Shetland,
West Coast, .
Grand Totals for 1911. .
trand Totals for 1910, .
7,800 | 43,769
1,483,278] 596,994
190,033] 63,908
15,754] 21,363
190,033] 63,908
15,754] 21,263
Increase in 1911, .
Decrease in 1911,.
10,980
of the Fishery Board for Scotland,
No. II.
Barrels constructed within the boundaries of each District in Scotland, showing
and of the Number of Quarter-Cran Basket Measures Branded.
BARRELS CONSTRUCTED.
Number of +-
HW d tl cran measures
Hooped entirely} Hooped entirely et Wed ail branded.
with Wood. with Iron. partly with Iron.
Half- Half- “i Half- 2
Barrels Bacrels Barrels. Barrels: Barrels. Bartels: Boxes| Baskets
56,911| 1,449 ‘
14,267 | 22,538 15,806
39,898 7,150 ;
15,789 7,792 760
8,740 - :
242,722 | 170,306 14,667
309,629 | 117,460 351
426,260 | 120,420 2,667
20,668] 7,835
42,718 | 25,416 B
39,925 | 19,710 :
24.500} 3,700
20,300 4,000 ‘ ;
220,951 | 89,218 || . 6,907
1,483,278] 596,994 41,158
18,700} 1,800
171,333 | 62,108
190,035 | 63,908
13,964 | 18,869 A
1,040 és -
680 ‘
- 1,696
70} 2,494|| 200
15,754 | 21,363 1,896
,483,278) 596,994 : 41,158
190,033} 63,908 é °
15,754) 21,363
1,689,065] 682,265 ||. 43,054
1,700,045] 637,614 ||. 39,094
3,960
DISTRICTS.
EAST COAST.
Eyemouth.
Leith.
Anstruther,
Montrose.
Stonehaven.
Aberdeen.
Peterhead.
Fraserburgh.
Banff.
Buckie.
Findhorn.
Cromarty.
Helmsdale.
{East Coast Totals car-
{ried down.
Orkney and
Shetland.
Orkney.
Shetland.
Orkney and Shetland
Totals carried down.
WEST COAST.
Stornoway.
Barra.
Loch Broom.
Loch Carron and Skye.
Fort-William.
Campbeltown.
Inveraray.
Rothesay.
Greenock.
Ballantrae.
West Coast Totals car-
ried down.
Totals brought down
East Coast.
Orkney and Shetland.
West Coast.
Totals for 1911.
Totals for 1910.
Increase in 1911.
Decrease in 1911.
No.
6 CO DO) NT Or Or GO bo
158 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
|
APPENDIX
REGISTRATION OF FISHING BOATS—RETURN, by Districts, of Fishing
1883, and Sea Fisheries (Scotland)
Applications to Register. Certificates
No. DISTRICTS.
First | Second | Third
First
Class. | Class, | Class, | 2°t@l-
Class.
Second
Class.
EAST COAST.
1 Eyemouth, 3 se owe
a Micith om 1512 5-na ee “s ~
3 | Anstruther, . : 7 zf ns
4 | Montrose, ae es.
5 | Stonehaven 5
6 | Aberdeen, eb
/ | Peterhead, =k
8 Fraserburgh, ' a ie oa
9 | Banff, . f : : 4 3 4
10 Buckie, -
11 Findhorn, oe
12 | Cromarty, 1 1
13 | Helmsdale, 3 13
14 | Lybster, coe
15 | Wick,
East Coast Totals carried 1] 14 14
down,
Orkney and Shetland.
16 | Orkney, . ; ; ;
17 | Shetland, : i
Orkney and Shetland Totals i
carried down, .
WEST COAST.
18 | Stornoway, . ‘ i ; 9 14 25
AO Sh Bariiens y ) tated) mei oa 15 17 5
20 | Loch Broom, : : a 6 5
21 | Loch Carron and Skye, : Be 17 10
22 | Fort-William, . : ke 6 23
23 Campbeltown, : ; : es 10 oe
24 | Inveraray,. * + ie 14 3
25 | Rothesay, . é : : de 6 3
26 | Greenock, . . : : fee 2 i
27 | Ballantrae, . : t : a 4 6
West Coast POR carried 24 96 8]
down,
Fishery Cruiser ‘‘ Brenda,”
9 » «Freya,”
” ” a Minna,”
Ke ial be peNOmna, i"
ie es Vigilant,”
is BS “«Ringdove,” :
Cruisers’ Totals amad down, it
Totals brought down.
East Coast, . 5 11 14 14 39 14
Orkney and Shetland, . : et aes 7: ee eo
West Coast, ; : ; 24 96 81 201 96
Cruisers, é ; a bit ee a
Grand Totals for 191], A 385 110 95 240 110
Grand Tctals for 1910, : 36 141 57 234 143
Increase in 1911, . 5 : nee ae 38 6 a
Decrease in 1911, : ; ] 31 ae atc 39
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
H.
Boat Proceedings in Scotland in the Year 1911, under Sea Fisheries Acts of 1868 and
Amendment Act of 1885.
Certificates Examined and
{ssued. Hadorsadi Boats Detained.
g k Other
Third Total First | Second | Third Total. (3 E Steam | First | Second | Third
Class. ‘|Class.| Class. | Class, * [3 3| Fishing | Class.) Class. | Class.
&| Vessels.
159
Total.
a ie a <
A B7 ss ‘ .
: Me 13 an as We a oy,
3 25 rm fen 8
d 135 fe Fae
- 63 : Kes
: 29 : are
1 8 i 3] 3
1B 39 : ees
ir “ig . es
14 447 17 1 1 3 | 135
- “g 9
2 2
25 334
2 114
5 159
10 191
93 150
be 249
3 169
3 58
1 63
6 295
ei | 201] 137 | 1,710 | 1,
tty Wei a 1 | 347
21 | 68 1 249
mb ee <5 2 | 164
2am eee aa 64
- 4 39 39
4 . Fa cree 70 8 hese.
14 447 17 1 1 3 | 135
“ig Sea by og ae ‘ : me Wea
g1 | 201] 137 | 1,710 eas es 2 aa a fees >
7 Ee. 77 | 278 70 3 | 856
95 | 240°) 1,076 | 2,167 | 1,417 | 4,650 [541| 94 | 279) 73 |. 6 | 993
61 | 239 |1,113 | 2288 | 1411 | 4siz f29| 49 | 383] 92 | 29h 189
7 ae aa eat Ge teens |. eee.
* 37 | 131 oo (bh) 10R ees er) 3. | 180
No.
OoOrmrIMOrS& CSNMr
16
17
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
160
OL 91
LEG‘ ISF
PSOCG. 4) Se pueyoL eoueyeg **
0g ‘0161
‘yore 9S1E 03 avad ‘Surtooutsuy
jo quepueyutiedng jo yeqys [eotso7o
jo ys00 jo uonazodoid spavog Aroystq “
000'G ° ; * “AunO) eppong
BON le aos " ‘Kesuoayg [peyeqty Ay
—: ‘21a ‘aeek ou4
OL 91 LEG‘ iS¥
b 91 929 ‘Yur ur peztsodep yunoure uo ysatequT OF “[ Ee ~0eq
“LSHUMENI MNVE
66
OC FO000'e , (79 ‘dvo “AT “00x g)
sXen?) 40 siolg jo pre ut que oy, “Te “IVY
LINVYD AUVINGWVITHVd
SULINP SYIO AA INoqavyT 10g syuomdkeg Ag ‘Te ‘oaq OMe (Qa BG eae : * ‘gourreg og, “[ ‘uve
ae ie es i
‘TL6T “EEG
|
—_—__—_—_—_—————_ a "et
oe)
suiedey pue Surpueyxq
os TI6L 1vek ayy ul purjoog ul SYNOTUVH 10 SUAId
surp[ing Of puvpyoog soy pavog Aroysty oy} Aq GLNANWAVd PU SLdIGOAY JO LNQOVOV—‘SMMOM dNOodUva
“4r
T ON==)-XIGNdddv.
“‘q10dey [enuuy 49zZ 9S ‘suvad asoyy JO S[IvJop 10,7 || ‘sjtodoy [uNUUY snorAd.id 10 IGT 998 ‘saBOA 9891] JO STIBJeOp 10Oy4 ft
“PP SOT GOLF 0} SuIUNoUrv “Qouvleq oY} 41-9061 UT puv “*P9 “SHI 99FF
*9OJUBIBNY ULOT 9} JopUN SoTgITIqVI, ol Joour 03 ‘soojuBIuNny Y[dBIZo[9F
16]
“S6-G6ST UL
‘ZO-LOBL UL {°P9 “Sh ‘SZHHF ‘LO-OOGL UL ‘pg ‘sh ‘OSFF ‘66-S6ST UL Spuny sty} utolz pivd sum ‘ps “SO CEsF
Surkuljap 1ojyv ‘yuofoynsuL Suteq Avad Avoid Luv ur sniding seq puvig oy Jo 4yUeAs 9} UTLOdN UMLIp 9q 0} ATUO puny dAtosoy BSB [6ST IvoOA OYY UL opIsV Jas SPM JUNO STILL, §
“paimbe.t sv jueds oq oy, 4
*“(puUB]IOIS 10J plvog A1sYSTy OJ 930A ‘[] SSV[D) SOJBULT]S |] VITAIVG [LAID 99S S[IBjop 10oq x
I |
OL SL. F621 Geel POL fr 1-892 > 9 6FE GI | LO8'8E ee OSL'FG |) G69 6SI| SGL'SIz ‘[eqoy,
ae a oh at TOO LOPS 996 'G O16
| a 6I¢‘T 91¢°C 1G3°¢ 6061
Fores -7Se. | 9 FI FIF 6641 | OL-606I | 662‘T 61F G S1S‘L S061
3 GGT 666 6 ep ad Lg9°€ | 60-SO6L | TE9‘E PENG 866'8 L061
8
3 ue a = L8§ LEV'G NOLS 9061
ee oe 0! -18) 9.6. Ley ‘ | 61ZT | L0-9061 | 61ST | S98'G | Z8g°9 061
ony 9 G 981° 9 FI OFF LENG 1 90-COGT | Lao. StVG 010°8 FOL
n , ¢
S 9 GI 8&F Oy F- L V7 oe = 988 CO-FOGT | 988 IST 190°9 S06
> 9 ¢ 9gG‘T 9 FI Sar OF0'S | FO-O6T | OFOS 616 ¢ 6GS'L GO6T
5 ‘ ¢ .
S 9 GI 998 9 F O9F = PGE Te -\eGO-GOGK si LCE I 960°C CGP 9 LO6L
| oro s9zst | 119 s68%e 7 € sl sea‘ | see‘sl| c06t-zest| ort‘9t | o¢o'sr | o92‘c9 rf aa
Pwd :
‘> |» gcest | $0 0 81 |F LT 892 | 1 ¥1 OtZ'6 | o9s‘9z| se-sest | gea‘9s | 279'0¢ | oPe‘es Se
US es sl ee 4 at Re Mal a Gace F F F
: ‘OL 6 8 L 9 G Pp g Zz 1
0 Mae eo Suen anouueth TOTES ]98AU] ea) pea 4 HOLY ‘S00,
Imoq. c . g i . , - 2. *ULOLJOOTTO
04 pabtajstrea ynowasg 10,7 CMI hs etal eee iaiowad pr certs ee 6 sis a utes
‘Jo posodsi(T MOF] UL IvO X. snjding poyVullysaA | -OLd [BOT
Sr SEE nn tt ttttttItIttItIIISSISSSSStSSSSSSaSaaa
‘TI-OIGT 0F [SST Mosz porsed oy} Sutnp
‘AUNIGNTAXG GTHL ANV ‘SAIdUA AHL ‘NOMLOWTION AO ISOM FHL “AANTATY TAY GNVUG AWL JO INAOOOWY—"SHa INVA
TD °N—I XIGNYddV
162 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX I.—No. III.
RETURN of the PIERS and HARBOURS Erected or Improved by the FISHERY BOARD
for SCOTLAND from Ist January 1883 to 3lst December 1911, showing for each
undertaking the CONTRIBUTIONS made by the Board, the SUBSCRIPTIONS
raised by the Localities (so far as coming within the cognisance of the Board),
and the ToTaL EXPENDITURE :—
Total Contribution Ly the E ae t
County. Pier or Harbour. cre ae
Board. Locality.
Le igeh ade E eee iene) ie 8. ae
Aberdeen ./*Rosehearty . 3,881 10 11 500 0 O 4,381 10 11
Pennan 15000: 26; e0 615 16 3 1,615 16. 3.
Collieston 5,482 0 7 1,618°-4 6 7,100 “Ss Fl
Sandhaven . 738 10. 9 300° O50 1,038. 100 8
Fraserburgh 5,000 0 0 ae 5,000 0 0
Argyll . Carsaig, Mull bly &) oe a Ye)
Waterfoot,
Cantyre 24 0 0 116 14 0 140 14 0
Ayr Dunure 462 6-8 500-0740 962 6 8
Ballantrae 105 .0 30 109 14 4 214 14 4
Banff . . | Crovie. OF Av AG 2k3 324 12 6 1,296.15 8
*Findochty . Js ray teers) aac!) 7,500 0-40}. 16,83 (sae
Buckpool 1,474 18 11 800 0 0 2,274 18 11
Buckie(Cluny)} 5,000 0 0 —— 5,000 0 O
Portknockie 6,993 06 20 3,500) 050 |} LO4aS toe
Whitehills . iol AA ees 3,200 0-205" (LOO 85s bigest
Sandend 432 18 4 Dita 1010 3 4
Cullen 1,400 UO O 600.,0.-0 2,000 0 O
Macduff 1,000: 0 30 —— 1,000: 0)
Berwick Coldingham 3,000 -0 <0 | 10,000" 0-509 13000, sGmae
Fife St. Monance DySad ws, at 2,269 0 O 8,108 18 1
Pittenweem. 4,450 0 O 15095196 6,259 49° %
St. Andrews 4.170 2 Sil 1309 5S 5,509 is to
Cellardyke . 1 5300" 910 430 512. 8, 4 1812 8 4
Forfar . Auchmithie.| 4,125 0 0 HO 125.0 20) 20 5,250) Bor 10
Inverness Broadford,
Skye 7,875 - 0.0 2,625 0 Oj; 10,500 0-0
Kincardine .| Stonehaven . 2.900: =10 [0 —_—~ 2,900 0 0
Northumber- | Greenshaven 3PO 6 Sat 600 0 0 91 sa
land Craster 1,000. "O30 3.000% SOire0 4,000 0 O
Nairn . .| Nairn . | 5,587.10 20 | 1,862°10.-0))5 74S
Orkney and!} Holm, Ork-
Shetland ney . : 1,102 3-0 30 A13>= 040 1,515 0) 10
+ Whitehall,
Stronsay . 1 719 As 1 482 00 3,201 ae a
Ross & Crom- | Balintore 5,805 13 0 1,935. 4°59 7,740 17 5
arty . Rockfield LO=10- 30 0 uae 15 0 0
Ness, Lewis S072 96 27 3,000:- 0--0 | 11, OR sae i
Cromarty B00. 0 E0 Ek ee ie 437 13 9
Avoch . 1,400 0 Q 1,008 -13 10 2,408 13 10
Sutherland .| Portnacon 900 0 0 300 0 0} 1,200 0 0
110,496 6 41] 53,687 2. 1 {164,183 8 5
* These harbours were begun by the old Board, but the whole of the payments made towards
the works are now given. : ‘ :
+The grant to this harbour has not yet been wholly expended, and work is still being
carried on.
Grants have also been provisional
amounting in all to £7,200.
made to Port Seton, Avoch, Ardarroch, and Buckie
163
ye
ut guowAed Aq popqyes aseg
SQ ZF 7B osvUep
‘qq svT
euoyssuoy
‘OL NOD) URT[VYPPAIS ,
Joimery urvojs Aq ‘60II “MD
—s
‘q[ney ur yquepuodser punog | possossy ‘9S¥d pozeSTISOAUI JOOJC) ‘oq JO ‘G'N sop g | ‘Aourp, yeoq jo sjou 07 oBeme 6a.
8I M'd « UYOL pues
‘poddoap ose SOL IF 7@ oseuep ‘yqnowsAy qajog , yeoq Aq ‘FOE “Wg ‘Aoury,
‘aIqel]T you yUspuodser punoy | possessy ‘sorjzed yIOq peMolAIezUT ‘0d JO “WN soptur Og | 1eqyitp uresys Jo syou 03 odvueq 66:
‘qysvy ‘gL “A’M (ouowosy , 1994J1Ip
‘poddoip ase “1F ye oseuep auoyssuoy weejs Aq ‘ecg “MA .‘JOqleM
3 ‘g[qel] you quepuodser puno,y | possossy “es¥o pozes1qSeA UT J90TYC) ‘od JO “WN sept 0g | suTEyYZRD, Yeoq Jo syou OF osvUL Gye
S ‘qUysvy] ‘08S “HT .te18
= ‘Surpued [[4s ese “poqydoooe "6 ELF 78 oseurep euoyssuoTy jo SUIMIO[, , Toqytap wieeys Aq ‘egy
3 JON ‘ZF pertayo quepuodsey | pessessy ‘sorysred Yq pomorasrozUyT ‘0d Ny Aq cop septa £ | M'G SOATIO , 7¥Oq fo Szou 09 aSvUIE, fe ‘suy
S ‘GF Surydoooe PROF "LOG “A'K) “BLUSE ,
= Joutejduioo Aq poe[}1es 9seD ‘CF 1B osBurVp posses sqqy 49 jo ‘W Joyaery wees Aq Fol “Md
ny ‘q[ney Ul yuepuodser punog | -se¥ pure ‘esvo poyeSIYSoAUT O0TIYO ‘0d Aq ‘WN soptur #T | ‘WUsTIg, JvOq Jo soul, oF eseueq | eg, Tudy
= ‘SF Surydoooe PIL Cad
S qaurejdmos Aq patqjes 9seQ ‘LIF 7% eseuep posses ‘peop, sqqy 49 ‘SIO, TopMvry wes4s Aq “ETT “M'A
8 ‘qIney ul yuepuodser punoy | -sB¥ pue ‘osvo poyestysoaUT J00NZO 0d JO “GN sopfur g | “pxvastog , 7eoq JO szou 09 eseurvq | [ your
6 S'O'G ‘UpOYssery ,
=> ‘usyey ssutpsso0id soyyany ‘SOT SF 1B oseUIep posses “4ysry soured Jap Mery wUvE4s Aq ‘OFT “YW '_ .‘souve
S ON “g[Nv] ULjuepuodser punog | -sB pu ‘esvo poJeSTySoAUT IOC) ‘apisyng | Jo “GN sap g | esse, Jvoq jo syou of seme, | §8Z “491
B “TI6T
s “LOIMLSIC(] HLAOWAA
e)
sS _ —_— foe ee je ion ——_—— =
*s10]8
> ie "a.loyg “QUITO
‘q[nSseyY ‘uayey, sdoqyg apIsquO Wolf} soUeIST(T ‘yureidurop jo o1njeNn pesaiTy Jo
10 apIsuy pure AqIyRoo'T ayeq
ayo" MA. 2
I a LS Eee
‘asvo YoRe Ul I[NSeY OY} Sutrmoys pur f T[GT L294 OY} Ul ‘UoMIIOYSIy JO vex) IO ‘souL]
‘sqon ‘SJVO_ oY} 0} SJVOg SULYSIT 1OYYO IO STossaA [MPIT, 1093 pue Uvog Aq ouop sotunluy jo ‘eggt oy JuomMpuoIY (pUeT}OOG) SelToYsTy BIg otf}
JO /, WOIJOOQ Jo SuIE4 UT Woy Aq UO poytodey puUe poywsi4seAUT, pu ‘CUVOG AUAHSTY OY} JO SLOoYFC) 0} 9pwm SLNTVWTdWOO J° ‘sqoruysiq. Aq ‘NYO LAY
T ON—™M XIQNAddV
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
164
‘iayey sdoqjs 1oyyINy ON
‘AGtTIGeT] [[B potuep yuopuodsey
“WIRD JO JUOTIOT}I0S
[IMF ut ‘se [TF pred yuepuodsoy
‘q[ney ye you YUopuodser puno,y
"asBo
aAoid 04 JUOIOWFNSUL soUAplAy
ole
ut yuomXed Aq pojjjes oseg
‘qjney} ut juepuodser puno jy
‘dorp 0} pomoy[e osey
‘qney ut quepuodser punoy
‘qnsoy
‘SOL ZF 78 osewep posses -W9g , Jopmery wees Aq ‘OST “H'V
“SB puUv ‘OSRO POIVSIQSOAUL IOOYJO ‘0, ‘od ‘0d {OULIOYYVY , VVO JO SoUlT 0F OSvUIeCT 6 AeW
"999 “V ‘TAAOLIqOY ,
‘SOL TF 78 OSvUILp posses “yooyy [Tog Jo Jeymery uvajs Aq ‘fel ‘HW
“SB PUL ‘ASBO POJVSIYSOAUL IODC ‘apisyng | ‘MA ‘'S'MA Sotur ¥T | .“qoro0g, yeoq jo soul, 07 osemeg | LT ‘uve
“LOTULSIC, ASOULNOTAT
‘98 ‘AM “tezousgy ,
‘sotqaed y40q gv0oq Aq ‘OL TW ,‘souuey,
pivoy pure syou posevuep poulwmexiy ‘apisuy | ‘purpsy Avy aevoyy | UoPH, yeoq jo sjou OF odvUR” LI ‘9q
‘LOIULSIG] UMHLAULSNW
- TL (AAD “O1H9°N 5
"LO ND ‘O188D eFoIG
|
|
Pessessy ‘9SVd PoJVST]SOAUL OIC) ‘0d "NT Aq ‘of sot Og | .“TTNH BOG, Yvoq Jo soul, 0) eseME grois
‘TT “MD .91999N >
"eF ye oseuep |: ‘yqnoweAy Jo Joymery wees Aq ‘66l “S'S
POssOsSYW ‘OSV PoPVSIISOAUT IIOIJCO ‘od "N Aq “q SoTL Og | ‘SoTUUREPr, ROG Jo SOUT 07 oSvUIe 61 “2°90
TCM'S) {yoormeyg , 1opmery
‘SQ IGF 7B oSvuep ‘yqnowoAyy JO wees Aq ‘145 “Mg “OW 9pIny,
POSsessY “oSvd poyVST4SOAUL LOOIC) ‘apisqng | ‘N Aq ‘WT SoTtW GZ | 10zJlIp WReJs Jo sjyou 07 oDvUUeT T ‘3do9
“TI61
“panurjuwod —LOIALSIG] HLAOWAAY
i Hien S vi aE SAL ace = a ee
"S19YR AV
[CIL0} LI J, "a.loyg ‘20Ua]J()
‘uoyey, sdaqg apIsInog WOT VOUR4SI(T ‘yure[dwoy Jo a1njrN posayy Jo
1O OpIsuy pure Ay1pRoory 07e({
Ioy}OU MA.
“pon quoo—"T *ON--"M XIGNdddV
165
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
*10}49] 8,107 10T[OS
SUIAIONII 194Je WILVTD JO JUSUI
-9]} 08 Ul OLF pred yuopuodsey
‘poddorp oseg
“Udye}
sSutpesoo1d = oyqaNg = ON
‘aTqvIT you quepuodser punoy
"UUTRTO JO JUNTIATIIOS
my ur “T16T “Ak puzZ
uo STF poeydecose aseureydwoy
‘poydeoor sean
Worse —"PL I 80 Ge- sae?
jo jyey Avd 09 poszeyo ynq
‘AqiTIqel, potuep quepuodsey
‘T[NF UL wITeTO pred pur
‘AGTTIGeI] poyrupe yuoepuodsoy
‘portedor syou oy} 405 pure
‘AUIQeI] poyrupe yuopuodsoy
‘uaxe} sdo4s
aout: ON Tae i Pied. ee
qgou prnoo quepuodser puno,y
“G8F
ye possosse oSvuirq ‘Ader ou
408 4nq ‘jessoa JO SIOUMO YIM
SOUT] [VIIAOS PoJVOTUN WWD LEOTJO
‘SOT SEF 7B OSeUIep posses
-S8 PUB ‘ASVO P9JRSTISOAUL IOOWO
‘CF ye osvwvp possos
-SB¥ PUB ‘BSR Po9JRSTISOAUL I99IYO
‘SLT 82H Ve possosse oSvurrq
‘quapuodser oj qurejdmoo ey
pepavami0y pure porredoid s00u7O
‘PIT ‘ST SIF 1% OSvUIep passos
-se pue ‘sorjred [[@ paroy 190qJO
‘LF 7e oSeurep possos
-se pure ‘osvo poJest{seaul I90IJO
"CF 4e oSvUepP posses
-se pur ‘soryred yYoq pavey 100qJ(—)
"PO ‘SGT OZF Ve oSeuLp passes
-sv pu ‘sorjaed 440g pxvoy 190LC
‘od
‘oq
‘od
od
od
a
‘od
“opisyno
"‘purleoy]
‘UIOFT U104SO AA
BIRO TSAI (Oy MOSH |
‘purysy Aepy
30 “M SoTTU OST
*LOUYIC
‘peop Aoy woz
"A Aq “N SopTu op
‘usepseq YW Woy
"N ¥ ‘a sept FG
Om
LHS Ee NOIR AA he ML
Sd OT
“OSOTLUO TY
jo "A'S sot OT
"prop
sqqay 39 jo
"N Aq “G SoTItU Cg
‘Ogee “H .‘eapurxo[y uvend, 10,Mer4
wives Aq “1ZP VW .“4sey oy Jo 1e4C,
JoUTT weR4s Jo ‘ow ‘skonq ‘suep
¢ ‘soul[-yvois ¢z% jo Avme sutkiieg
“Aqsutry ‘“pyy “op Ssurysty drys
-WR9}G UIOYJION JVI) 09 SUTSUOCT
-9q SIOTMVIZ WIS Kq “GL KY ‘Aeg
Aesoyyoy , 199Jlap wees jo sodor
fonq pue sfong OT pur sjou OT
jo uorjonaysop pue AvMe SutAiIed
‘906 “AO
{IOJOTA , Jour, wees Aq ‘eso W
_o14da0g , Jeu] WRE}s JO OUTT-JVoI9
JO SUIOY ARF NOG pure uep AeMe SUTYVIT,
CTL ‘OS N'T “ued paepney,
qeyiap wees Aq ‘EFT “V ,‘oS0t
OMY AA, Io9slap weeqys jo sfong ¢
puv szoU G JO UOLJONAYSOp pur SulpNo
“LOTMALSI(] NA€Cdaay
"eT “A'G ,‘mvequug , Joy Mery
wreqys fq ‘eg “UV ,‘esoy, pure
‘6Il “H'V_.“te0u0lg,, ‘bE “H'V
“ypg o1ssepy, “CZ “H'V .‘teI19
Surpiny) , 8yVoq Jo soul, 07 osvuUIeG
‘CST HV © 38PH_ 949 JO
qeqg, ye0q Aq ‘0S “HIN ,‘Asurg ,
Iojjylap wees JO sjou 07 osvMRT
‘9€ “H'V
‘TpIsa1xQ uspeH , yvoq Aq ‘EZ9 “IN
SATVT, yeoq jo sjou 07 oseued
OL AM Agtug , 109J11p
wveo3s Aq ‘69L “HW ‘survey
oluy, yvoq jo sjou 0} osvUR
“panurquUoo— LOLALSI(, GSOULNO [Ay
OGeues
T Avy
T dy
TI6I
€% “adeg
‘O16L
Ie “AON
¢ (a4
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
166
‘poydaooe sem yorym ‘utero
JO [[DJ Ul BF Sutzayo suspusz
-ep Aq popes sem oseo oI],
‘rayyeom L011048
pue puIMm jo osueyo Suteq
aseumep jo osnevo yediourd
‘q[ne] UI you YUepuodser puno
“UOT}ZOR JOYJANY
ou 98yv} plnom souretdaog
‘q[ney ul 4uepuodsez puno,y
"07 9UI0D YUOUL
2999S ON “qurefdwmoo 9yy
JO 90140U OU Yoo} YUspUOdseayT
‘q[ney ut yuepucdser punog
"07 80D YUETH9T40S ON
‘qjney pelusp yuepuodsey
‘qjavy ul yusepuodser pinoy
‘pesnjer zeure;duos yorym
‘IF pessyo yuopuodsey
‘qjney ut yuepuodser punoy
‘4[nsey
‘OGF 1B passosse ssory
“AATTIQVI] poygtuupe oym ‘aopmeay
JOSIOUMO YIM papuodsalsoo L00qJC)
‘SOL GF 7¥ osSvuep poyeurrjse
pue ‘oseo payesiysoaut 90qFC
‘SOL 6F 7B osSvuMep poyeUtysod
pue ‘esvo pojyesiyseaut J90qF()
‘OLF 7@ oseuMep poyeurtyso
pue ‘asevo poyesiqseaul J900qFQ
‘OF 12 OSeUep poyeUTysa
pue ‘eseo pozesijseaut s90qJQ
‘SET LF 7% oSvUIep posses
"SW puv ‘esvo poIeVSysoaut I90WFCO
‘uayey, sdoig
“O(I
od
od
“od
od
‘apisng
"S109
[WOU J,
Ur ®)
10 opIsuy
reer AN
‘oryong
JO “HN Soytur LT
"paLeUULyy
JO, BOLO ce
‘pareuuryy JO "NT
Aq “ST'N Sela ¢¢
‘pareuuryy Jo
“ANN SOT OF
‘pareuury Jo
HNC Serr GT
‘pareuury jo
‘NN: Sopita 8]
al0yg
WoO surest
pue AqI[Bo0'T
Pwo r— JT ON —" A XIG Nd
‘el ‘OH “9puvig, 10yeuag ,
qoymery AQ “2606 “AA «‘pooy
-AJOAVT , yeoq Jo odor 04 oseumep
pue syeu poo gf jo Avme Surd11e9
“LOTMLSIG: AIMOng
Teh
"D'A TIGApeyy , yvoq res fq “ggg
‘WA ‘pavAut, , Jo sou 04 oseureq
‘OST “V .aleyquing, ,
query Sq ‘966 “Ua CAIYL,
jo sjou jo oseuep pue jo ssory
‘6FOL “AG “uosereg ,
qeoq tres £q “O/T “A'g ‘doureysqy ,
jo sjou 0} oSvuUIep pue jo ssory
"e8l “V “mT
ueg , ropmvay Aq ‘Tp “A “pea
Aog , JO soul] 07 sseuep pure ssorq
“IG
VS ‘apse uoqueg , soymvry Aq
‘eee "yy “Wea , Jo souly 07 oseueg
‘LOIMLSI] HOWAGUASVAT
‘qurejdutog jo ainqye yy
ST Gorey
8G (a4
9G “Suy
‘sou HO
pesaTy Ju
etd
167
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
‘ssurpos00id peSey Surye4
soqyvjduieyu00 =r9utetdwog
‘ssurpos00id
[esoz yey 03 AjoyT] tourezdur0g
‘UdYL} SULOG ST UOTJOR [eBoy
pue ‘ed you pip yuepuodsey
‘SF 98 osvuep possosse pure
‘oeyq 0% Juepuodser punog
‘roure{dwoo 04 pred sem oF
pur ‘poqooye sem ostumordu09 W
"g¥ Suited syuepuodser Lq
pepq9es AjezyeuUIIA[N sem osvo
qnq ‘poruop 4suyye sem AA1TIQeryT
od
‘poddorp ase9
‘P9SSIUISIP 98RD
‘Ajdoa ou 408 ynq “yuepuods
“01 YJIM pojeorunuM0D IE0TC
“Ader ou 408 ynq ‘yuepuods
“Ol Y}IM peyeotuNnWIWOD IEOTFO
AGYIQe Ty
petusp yuq ‘sour, eyy AvMe Sur
-Azxeo Auap Ou pip OYA ‘rapudy
“op YAM poqzeolunMIMI0. Je0TCO
‘IOpUITJO POMOTAIOAUT
WITOYSseLy ,
JO JOUMO YIM pe PeoruUnUuTUtor)
od ‘od
TOSI AA , OY} AQ
euOp SeM ISeUTep 99 4eY4 OAOId
0} dvefo ATQUSTOWZNS You soUep
-IA9 punoj pur ‘eso poyesysoauT
“q[ney 4e r0UTeTd
-Wl0D puUNO}J pure ‘asvo poyesI4soauT
PULLS] BPE A
‘apisyng | Jo sopru F ynoqy
“pusyyoyg
‘purysy Bye
“‘qIUIT] JNOGY | Ho sepium ¢ ynoqy
oq
‘od
oq
‘od
od
‘opIsgn¢
OB 3
yYsinqung
WoOAF “GY "GSopLUU CT
PLAN
JO 4svo soy 9z
“peo SsON
JO °S ¢ “ SopItu 0Z
eg OF
“VYUSVT vasaA0n
JO “HN Se[lur ZT
Pvey
-19}9q JO soptur 9g
"668 “V ‘oIpjesy}ea4g , repmesy Aq
‘IST VaINgG JO “FET “YT .“Spusrag ,
qvoq 1OJOW JO soul, 04 odemE”T
SIL V (atpowyeg , 1e,Mvy
Aq ‘Kemorpeog Jo “BLT “MTT AUT
1078 MA , JBO JO SCUl]-[[VUIS 07 oSeUTEG
SPI N'S , 90ultg pueysy,
wojaery AQ “TOF “YT .oMopy
AvW, JO souly-yvers 07 oSemeqg
SLOTaLST([ ANVILAHG
$6 “AA .“pes00rg ,
qeoq 049 Aq “OOT “MM, ‘edoz]
pooy), yVOq Jo sjou GT 07 9SvuUIEG
6 'S'S'S ,“Wyoyssery , ropMvIy
mess ayy Aq “OO “A'A ,‘eS0y
eu , Joqyflap weeqys jo sfonqg Z
JO UOTJONAWSEp PU sjoU g 07 OSvUTECT
“LOIMLSICQ] MOT AA
"GE “X' “Taso , Topmvry
wmeoys Aq ‘Zp ONT ,‘Aed0
Usp) , JO syou poo jo Aeme Surkrae9g
"GG “XT “AOSA MA , TopMvry
meas Aq ‘“6GE “SINT .‘Pug
1948 AA , JO SJOU poo Jo AvMeV Surkare9g
‘Sch 'V .“Yeuuragq , 1o_MeIy
weeys Aq ‘cee “g'N'] .“weequng,
jo qtadsMoq pur woys 0} osvureg
‘LOIMLSI(] NYOHANI,T
L sny
oe gia
SI [udy
‘TI6I
g csny
“OT6I
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
168
‘OF ysoo YO ‘sour
-1oowWleyy poor{ ded sqyuepuodseyy
‘MITTO JO JUSUIOTI 10S
UL ‘sQ@T paydeooe aoure;dui0g
"MITE JO JUSTAOT}YOS [[NJ
ut JeF poydeooe seurejdwog
"4800 Slopuejep 4% pesreder
sjou pue ‘pezimpe Aqiqery
*VUOULET} 40S
[uy utr cF pied quepuodsey
"pesslUISIP Ose)
"4[ney 4v You sem ‘puNoIs yy
10 4SIy Sutoq July wea4s OIL],
“q[usey
*1OTUv94S JO
SIOUMO Y4LA PoYVOTUNUIUIOD TEOTFO
"SZE 7B passosse
esvMBy “yvoq JO MOTO PaMOLA
-JOJUL Sprvmasoyye pue “yuepuods
-ol 03% gurefdu0o yuss «900TI()
"pg ‘SS ELF 9B osvuMep poyvur
“SQ OOIGION', JO sJOUMO
Yq poyrorunwuM09 JODO
_depuejeg, jo modo pourmexg
"PF 1 posses
-SB osvUV, ‘OSVO poj}RoTJSOAUT
‘CF 1B posses
-SB osvUe "9SVO Po}VSIJSOAUT
‘CF 7B posses
-sB oSVUR(, “eSVO poJVSTJSOAUT
‘uoyey, sdoqyg
od
‘opisuy
‘opisqng
opisuy
on
‘apIsMo
*S.19]8 AA
[BLOF L119 J,
dpIsInoO
IO opIsuy
IOYZOT MA
‘Iotg uryvo,Ay HO
‘aLOYS WO} OTTUL
“WOOIg?
‘spuv[s]
eprisuy
I pue
yoor]
JOUIWUNG
‘asnoygysvy
ITOALTIIAG
Jo TS Seen OL
peop] VISTO], Jo
o[IWu-v-JyVy ynogy
"STMO'T
-Jo-144Ngq 94 jo
“M Aq ‘N SoTtUr OI
Elicit
syooy arossAz
ee Ones ONT ES OuT
os
‘2104
Wo. d0URISTC
pue Aqryeoo'y
‘ponvenuoo—"T ‘ON—M XIGNUddV
‘MOBSED) jo TOTPEARD , 1owue94s8
Aq ‘GIs ‘Cad FM OC [e10UeH,
yv0q jo sBurs0oul jo Avme Sutrka1ey
“LOIMLSIG] AAMG UNV NOWUVOHNO'T
Sl “T' ,‘sesser,
qvoq Aq ‘SIT 1D suoqaquy ani 5
qeoq 0% Su1suojoq, edor swmoyyey
OG pue azoyour jo Aeme surkareg
‘LOIULSI] WOON HOOT
0S “Cl “YOe1qION , Aq “OTF
"ONT .{aepuejoq , Jo edoa ysnq 04
essvuep pur sjou jo Aeme surdaied
‘LOIMLSIQ. VAUVE
896 (A'S fOINSBITY , VLOG SuITIeS
a ‘6s “A'S ‘ueny eT psz09'T,
e4jlIp wereys Jo sjou 0} ssvUIE”
‘0OCh (H (OH -premyseny ,
JeyMery wes4s Lq ‘EZG "VW ,{e13de0¢ ,
Jour] wieejs JO soul] 07 osvURd
08 “M'g “Aouey , roury
mvoys oy} Aq “ZL “\T'g “UoTUy ,
JozJlIp wes}s Jo syou 0} ose
“LOIULSIGQ] AVMONUOLS
‘quretdutoy Jo amjeN
¢ sew
LT “4°90
oL 2uUne
€ “qq
A RS |
‘20U YO
pesel[Vy Jo
o1eq
169
"puryyeys “TTA
‘pred ourq ‘quowuostid | *TI6T ‘ET “IRI ‘wjoH dnoj,y ‘TPIT *194SeUl
Ma) ‘wt skep FI JO OZF pour “OTAMOTT AUG Ho soTIm ¢CL% | “V “MooIg Yoo], | ‘poom WeITTTM| OL “
‘uostid ‘aaLysusep ;
0} 4uUoAA ‘quoutostid =| "LT6T ‘LZ “G98q -eqy = ‘sun. "188 "194SeUl
0d -uwt skep 0g JO QOF pourq| ‘usepssqy ‘0d yo —- soyrm LIl‘W ‘ed yon, | ‘shop Asuopsourpe | ze SS
(eholy, ‘pred oul ‘jyuowuostid | [TET ‘eT “qq ‘quIOg WOLTeX) "6oS ‘19qSvUl
Jestinig ATOYysTy | -wI skep Og JO QEF pour | ‘ueaeyouoqg ‘od yo som ezgiy ‘Avg uvuny, | ‘Aer preqipry | ¢ ‘“qoq
“TI61
ns ‘uostid ‘puryyeyg
s& RUION, | 0% Y4UOAA ‘quouuostad =| *TI6T ‘ZT ‘Uer ‘a[S] B41 eq jo "CST H *19qSBUl
= gosinig Adoystq | -wt skep FT 10 OZF pourgq ‘YOLMI9'T ‘od soyltur ¢ UlygIAA |,{u0Z Sus] Ato, | YQ 9TMOW “| F 20d
S ‘uostad
WD 07 quo ‘quourmostid *JOISeUl
& “0d “mr skep 09 JO QOTF pourg ‘0d ‘0d OG "886 “WV T9°XM , | ‘etumod Jopuexety | Le oun
e ‘06% pred
ms ueyy ‘skep g s0f uostad
= 0 4UoAA “‘quotuostaid “19qSvUl
S ‘od “ur skep 09 IO QOTF poury ‘od od ‘od FSV “prioyyzergg, | “oseyoH sreSpy | LT “deg
RQ ‘uostad "9 10T}99Q “688T “pues
> 03 JU AA ‘quouuostid =| “TI6T “OL “URE | “qoy(pueyjoog) | ‘eTS]T Ae jo 88 ‘rojseut | ET pue
S -IOYSY IST Te_ | -wrt skep 9 10 QOOLTF poury ‘yOrMJory AIOYsty SUIIOF | Soptu «=e UIA | CWO. Sysesvureg, | “yuerimaq sepreyo| g sune
Ss ‘OT6T
Ss SUHTMV dL ASELIA?) dO SYALSVN| AO NOTLAQOTS | Odd
s) aes) eee
cS x5 ane OO ee: ag face ay eel aa [a pameer sh eet | Se sat
a *peq004 0] PLE, Jo JTNsoY "Telly, Jo *‘PpaUdAVIJUOD MPT | pozJIUIULODH 9dUIO jo feat pue *‘ponavyo Wosleg Jo Sepeny
= moym Ag : oyeq, pu sor[q | -aXq Jo oynqzeyg| paso[[Ty oy ‘s10qq07] “owe Ny ‘O29 SOUR NT jo a1eq
‘oso YORE UL 4[NSeYy IY} SUIMOYS ‘puRT}OOG Jo sysvoD oY PUNO 81098 MA
UIV}IN UIYFIM “SUILMeIT, 10499 JO wWeog Suryiqiyoid sow oY} Jo SUOTSTAOIG 049 IO ‘puRT}OOg TOF prvog AzToYsTy oy} Jo smvy-oAg oY} Jo yUoWOSULIZUT
pese][V 1Of spossoA [MBIT 10940 10 Weog USTIEI0,g Jo s1oyseP 94} (Z) pues ‘sposso A SUIS 1eYJO IO SpTOssoA [MBIT 10999 pue WIRE” YSIZAIG JO S1o4sv][
e113 (1) Jo ‘s}oV (puv[JO0g) UoMoIpstING AreUIUNG oY} JopuN ‘puRJOogY Jo s}MoQ YMoyg oy} UL ueyezepun GNOTLLAOMSOUd J L16L 1F NUOLAY
TI ‘°N—M XIGNddV
a
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
170
"HOT MA ‘prensysvo—
"S[VUPLAIPUTIyeALL
“u9Ul
-Joysy 9ST sey
od
eho ,
Jesmnig, = AIOYST
,"RUION ,
Josinig «= AOSTA
oAOp
‘SHH
‘oc
-BUrY ,
ehoLy ,
Aroyst yy
JEsINID
*pe}0aqe(]
moym Ag
04
-uut
0}
-ull
-mat
04
- UT
04
-taT
04
- UT
-uut
-ut
04
ul
‘uostad
quo AA ‘quouruostid
skep 0g Jo OGF peuly
‘uostad
quo AA “‘quowuostid
skep 0€ JO OgF poull
‘pred outgq “guewuostad
sXep Op JO CLF pouly
‘uostid
qUO AA ‘quoutuostad
sfep 09 10 OOTF peu
‘uostad
QUO MA ‘quowuostid
sXep 09 10 QOOTF peu
‘uostaid
qU9 A ‘quouruostad
skep 09 JO OOIF pour
‘pred out 9 “yuewuostid
skep 0g JO CZF peuly
‘pred ourg 9 “yueuruostid
shep FI Jo OZF pould
‘uostad
qU9 AA. *quouuostid
skep FL 10 OF pour
"[eIay, JO 4[NSey
‘LIL ‘co AVN
“HOLM.
‘TI61 ‘6 AeW
‘redng
TET ‘8 APN
‘yormJor'yT
‘o(]
‘LIGI ‘F3 [adv
“OLA
“LIGI “6G “2°
“OTM
od
od
"9 WOTJOES ‘688T
‘qo (puryzoos)
Aroysty] SUE,
Ye
od
Ral
‘TIGL ‘FI “Te | pueorsmepeAg
‘usops9q V
od
“TI6T “ST “AP
*YOIM1o'T
[SEL JO
paeog Ar0ysty
"9 W01999G “688
‘gov (puryzoog)
AxOYstq SUIIOL
“pouaa RIJUOD
eye pur oor[g |Mel-ahg 10 o4n4¥1Gg
"PRO AOUM Jo
sept = ¢§ UUM
>ygaiq Avo
"In0q
“IVY, 19yyNaysupy
yo ost 8 ¢L.0
"pueyyoyy ‘esT
ILC] JO SOpLU GG. T
‘peo
PIMA YO sopra
OL : UI Avro
Oc]
diAvalsl
er MS BO seit
L i yqarg Aero
“OITYS
-ssouyyley ‘prop,
uswjoF, Wo sey
Gc :ygatq Arto,
‘od
“puryyuyg TA
‘ujoH, dnory
yo
‘S61 °V “TIOMUIIeD,
68
"NO ¢ TT CPW >
‘91€
"VY BISSOTYIEIXS ,
‘OF (N'S “qereg,
"S$9 “VY ,“estlung,
‘See VW fourysung ,
‘OP (N'S ‘qereg,
"LES “VW 199810 »
“GLI
SO[IU GL.Z| “VY “Useny Urd00 ,
“paq{IULUIOD sua VO
pesel[V a0 AA
*[aSSo A
jo daquny pur
‘s1oqqarT SoUle Ny
“194s eUl
‘saopuneyy Aue
‘reqsew ‘Avg
siouel iy YOopoly
"194sewu
‘go4vOoH a[ea
“UTGUSING ULRLTTEA
*194seUul
‘AttOq WITT M
"104SBUL
‘uos.1e9g uosusyde4g
‘Ioysew
JeIpMo”d Youopsry
"194Seul
‘Kiteq WITTE
“Ieq4seu
‘uosyleqoy somes
*194SeUul
‘[[OL(eQ LepuexoTy
“pasieyo uosieg Jo
‘op SOULE NT
gt [udy
Vi. MSE
“LT6I
Ot 4
TI6I
“20U9O
peso [|TV
jo o4eq
Se a |e ee | eee ee a aa a ns
‘panurjwoo— "TT “ON—"M XIGNGddV
71
‘uostad "9 099 “G88T ‘OIL YSoUTprVed
, epuetgq, | 03 4Uua\Ww ‘quowuostd =| “TET ‘sz sung | “ow(purpjoog) | -ury ‘sson Suny 9 “I94SeUL
qestndg, = Adoystq | -wt skep og 10 OCF pourg | ‘uoavyouoqg | Aroystg Sutssoy | -o1y, Yo sow Z| NH ,“wownqueg, | ‘1eSuljg uyor] £ oune
‘PL | ‘oatysyueg ‘proy
‘pied surg 9 ‘quomuostad | ‘[T[6I[ ‘goung | puegtsmefeAg | -dnoay, go sorrm ‘ep | ‘royseul “449 4ooI19)
‘od “wr shep GT JO OcF poulgq “UISTA preog Aroysty | FT uy Avo | NOD “equmyjog, | vosmoyy, wet | gz [ady
‘puro
tome ‘pred surg ‘jyuowuostid ‘AISI oS VI ay ‘OLY “194SeUl
8804), SW'H | -wrt skep og 10 QGF poury ‘0d ‘0d wodj ‘YW soptu g.g| “ueynyY Ads0g,| ‘U9q4INnN WOT] [ sung
3S “TI61
= "puryzyeuUs
S ‘pred ourg ‘quowuostad ‘gIsy] aieq jo "Zh OMS) “194SeUul 8G pue
= dd “ur sep 09 JO QOTF pourg OG: 0d soTIm g.[ pure £7] “ose stump, | ‘IAN MM STMOT! $B “990
‘OI6I
a ‘uostaid
= ‘uot =| 09 4UoAA ‘quouuostid ‘LI6L ‘9 oun ‘puepyeys ‘9ST ‘OPP OV *19)SeUL
tS -I9ysy aS] Tey | -wrt skep 09 JO QOTF pouty ‘YOLMIO'T ‘od Mey YO slut §.0] ,“uozjey ssoourrg, | ‘ajpuny souree| g fudy
S "PP SET
S OFF pred usyy Pie IOJ
RQ uostid 03 4u9 AA “yuotUOstad "$06 "194 SBUl
=> O”d, “wr shep 0g JO OCF pours OG ‘0d Bei | 'V <T[fquooerg, | “eqon ure, uyor |; T *
S “uostad "9 U0T1}099 ‘688
= 02 Quo ‘yuouuostid TIGL ‘G eung | ‘gow (pureyqoog) ‘puepyey ‘o[s]T "6FS *194Seul
& ‘od “wr Shep Qf Jo GL pout] ‘yormsorT — | Aroysiy Sure | Peg Yo sop Zz | yw {eaeupjeng, | Ue1H “gq “Y “¢| I sun
% ‘SssouyyIey ‘prox
> towe “aLod SSON) JO sara “194SeUl
“ “S804 , ‘S°IN'H | -W4a7 72 0907 oud poqazosop 4orcy ‘0d od LP i yj Avroyy | “SIT “A .“QousI0F], | ‘paeyr9 paeapa |] or = *
> ‘ssouyyiey ‘proxL
‘pred surg “quouruostad SSON JO soprur "90 “Io4SPUul
‘0d “ut skep 09 10 OOIF pou ‘0d ‘od CL.g ugar Avsz0oyy | FE SUVtTous104), | ‘uosroemUMAsop1eYyO]} T oly
‘ssouyyleg ‘905
, BUION , “LIGBI ‘9% Avy ‘| -IxeyQ yo sor "109 SRUI
Jesinig, = ALOYSTT ‘wapoyduus poy1esep 191q “HOLM ‘od G.p :yjaq Aesop | “get ‘H .“qourex, | ‘AsomoyT ydosor| F i
‘uostad "PI "OLMA ‘peoFT
“eholg, | 09 quer ‘qguouuosiid =| *T 161 ‘Za Av | puvotsmepodg | yyAoNY Yo sozrur "1948vUl
Josingg Asoysty | -wr sXkep og 10 QeF pourg “JOTAA pavog Aroystq | GL. ? yay Aesop | SET“ VW, “Touareg, | ‘stepuneyy Aruop | OT Avy
“MOWLIOYSY OST Ae iT
, BUUTIAL bd
osm, = ALOYSTT
“Ud
-LoYSY 104 foto [Boory
‘odd
CFULTISTA ,
gostnig AaoYystyy
“MOULIOYSY,
PULAVWUYIION
¢ epuolg -)
Josinig, = AO ST
‘od
, owe
*BROL)'s ‘S'WH
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
"pe4oojocT
wmoym Ag
172
‘uostad
07 «4UO AA ‘qguouuosiad
“ut skup 0g 10 OGF pouly
‘uostad
09 =4UOAL “‘quomuostad
“ut skep (9 10 O8F poulyz
‘uostad
03 QUO ‘quouuostad
“wt shvp 0§ JO OOTF Poeun]
‘op ‘od
‘pred ourq ‘quouruostad
“mt shep 09 10 OFF poury
‘uostad
09 «=44UO AA ‘quowuostad
-un skep 09 40 OOLF pourg
‘uostad
09 «=4UOMA ‘qyuoutuosiid
“ur skep 0g JO OOF poulyz
‘pred our ‘qguoewuostid
‘ut sXep 09 10 QOTF poury
‘uostad
03 4 qUuoAA “"quowuostad
“ut sdep (Op 10 OCF pouryz
‘JPLL, JO q[usoy
‘LI6I ‘St “deg
‘YOLMAA'T
TIGT ‘83 “Sny
‘ABMOUIOPG
‘TI6I ‘go Aqne
‘yoou.od
‘od
TIGI “Go Aue
‘uMmoqjoqd ue
"TIGT “LT Ame
‘YOIMIarTT
‘TI6T ‘Tt Ane
"puryzoyg “os]
‘od det HO Slat id
‘SIMOTT JO 4SBOy
480\A 9} UO
vole perTnpeyos
OT SPY bie
OT ‘AVMOpLIRO —- YOOryT
‘OILY Spur]
“toyyng = “qulog
IOYUWU[[ VI; Jo
pote sepIm: = § UIST IM
0G OG
"qsvoo WOAJ
solu ¢ spIsyno
‘od Papal jo YW
‘pUslyeus
‘OULABVULY 10 N
0d ‘aLOYs JfO VLU [.0
"9 WOT{09G ‘6881 Ra
‘gov (puryyoog) | -Tvyp1OW <S1e.10
ayeqy pur soryg |Mel-oAg 10 04n4VY1G
‘redng Aroystq Suis F | -Suoryy Jo soptur F.Z
"ssouyqIVD ‘pvof{
SSON JJO SOTIUW 9. F
‘0d ‘0d 7yqItq «= ABIOW
‘PL | ‘SseuqzeD “peo
‘LI6L “G ATnE | puvotTsmepotg =| ssony Jo soprur 1.G
*YOLM pavog Azoysyq |: yar AvszOW
"[RILT, JO ‘pousarIquoy =| *payqyTUUL0D sdUEO
peso] [TV a0
“‘panwyuoo— "TT “ON—"M XIGNAddV
"194 8BUl
‘UOSS¥I POIS[V
18h
‘V fourlqyzeays ,
*194SvUr
‘PSP'V ‘yseuoovig, | ‘1oUy[TeAA 419qTV
*Jo4SBUL ‘U9SUOWTG
‘SEE “A'D) “SBoIOg, | UVI9st1yO 1040q
"LPS “1904S 8UL
“KO {gouosop, | “4ysityy pareyory
"PET *194SVUL
‘A'd oruuo), | “pxopyory sopreyD
‘p9g | ‘royseur ‘KoTULIG
‘dd esdipoy,|somevpe Aoiqny
*104SBUl
‘PLI CH $“4snoory, | ‘orarepe = We TTL AA
"104SBUl
"L6P AO “tIqQey, | ‘Uostopuy FeO
i 'CZZ NS “I94svul ‘910¥)
ou JAYS, | MoqtoH WITT
"[O8S9 A.
‘pesivya Wosieg Jo
jo 1oquinyy pue Com ‘tue Nf
*‘s10q40°T Soule NT
OZ oun
QZ ‘ONY
6G oun
Peis ce
co Aue
6Z pue
Sz ABTA
1g euny
or” =s
OL Av
‘LI6I
‘20U9TO
pesellv
jo ajeq
173
od
od
re "USWLIOYSY O[S] Ie
S
3
S
R ‘od
S
"ee ad
&
S
9 _epuelg ,
> qosmnig, © ATOUST
.~)
S ekory ,
RS qestnig = ATOYST
©
3S
od
>
‘USULIOYSY IST Ie]
“epusig ,
gosinagy «= ATOYST
‘uOUI
“JOYS VS] are
‘uostad
07 qUOAA *quowuostid
“wr shep 09 10 QOIF poly
‘pred oulg = “qguotwuostid
“wr skep 09 10 OOLF pou
‘uostaid
03 JU AA ‘quouluostid
“ut shep Q9 10 OOIF poulz
‘uostad
07 =4UuO\A "quouruostid
“wt shep 0g JO CLF pouly
‘pied out = “quowuostid
“wr skep 09 10 QOTF peulT
‘uostid
0} 4UOAA ‘queutuostid
“wt shep Op JO GLF pouly
‘od ‘od
oc ‘od
‘uostad
03 8=4uUoMA “‘quowuostid
“ut shvp 09 10 OOTF pour
‘uostad
01 4UOAA ‘qyuowluostid
“mr shep 0% JO OZF pours
“uostad
07 =4UuoM ‘quourostad
“mr skep 09 10 OOIF pours
‘LTIGI “€3 99d
*YOLMIO'T
o(
TIGT “Zo “°C,
‘YOLMAOrT
“TIT ‘81 “99d
‘UOPSUIppe FT
LI6I ‘L 0°,
‘usep19q VF
"II6I ‘O€ “AON
‘usepi9qy
“LIGI “ST “AON
*YOIMIOrTT
od
‘TIGL “EL “AON
‘SOTLMIOT]
‘LIGI ‘TE 990
‘redng
‘LIGI ‘GT “ydeg
*OLM JOT
‘od
od
od
‘od
‘od
‘od
og
‘oq
‘od
"9 ‘998 “688T
‘qo-V (puvyq{o00g)
AIOYSL SULIOFT
‘pULTIOYS ‘1ST
MG YO piu ¢.O
"EL
‘VY .Weqry W407,
‘purpyoyy ‘eTs]
areg YO sop Z
‘GGL
“VW “gsvon yseq ,
*purpyoyg ‘e[sT
Meg YO ow 6.0
‘0E9
‘VY ‘e0100%) JOT,
“oAITYSU04
-suIppepRy = ‘ssou
“qNVA HO sop F.Z] “6 “ND “UIqoy ,
PSE “V
‘od , Uden’) YSIZ,00g ,
“OITYS
“usepieqy ‘Sop ‘01g “V
“ovtg Po soprum g.z | “oyyseO [esowyeg ,
‘puURIoYY ‘o]s]
Ae YO soft ¢.]
‘OTE
“"V OISssopyzeryg ,
‘puvypiwyg ‘o[s]
Iiey Yo opium 9.9
"8é¢ “V
, Bag oY} Jo 1eqC,
“‘purlyoyg ‘o]sT L
eq oO sow ZG] “AA's ,“esavougpy,
‘Aong AvMAITeT
Aey, wosy seprur ‘GE NO
g Avg smoIpuy “49 | “ourq[ eprRoitg,
“puryqyeysg ‘sy
eq JO sop 9.T
‘OST
‘V “prveapy 410,71 ,
‘reyseu ‘Yoo
Ajjueg sewuoyy| ¢ Ane
*19)Seur
‘WOSTLO PY, WELT AA
"194SBUL
‘INU M 991004)
"104 SBUl
EC IN:
"194SeuL
‘~sqiegq uyor
|sno T,
*104SeUl
‘UosmIepY pleypory
*194SvUul
‘soraqedzqty ouryed
"1O4svul
‘OIqstayg 10990q
*194SBUl
‘uosuyor sopreyO
“INSU
‘ysvoyT uyor
*T9qSeUl
‘YSNOIOGIVOG "AqQoy
It ‘2°90
8G pue “1z
‘eS “190
igiseee
eee
ty Oa
II ‘AoN
6 pue
g ‘ydag
g ‘sny
Z “490
g Ayne:
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
174
‘jeodde uo
‘od peysenbuornoruoy ‘¢F peuly
"0d, ‘op ‘og
‘pred oury
‘poqyvosyuood [esseA UT puNnofs
Towle
Ives pue ysy pure ‘OTF pouty
SRAOT)» ‘S'WH
"HOLA ‘prensyseog "uaaoid YON
‘oq ‘op ‘od
eholy , ‘pred our = ‘quowuostid
JoesinggQ «=: Aaoystg | -wrt skep og 10 QOTF pourq
‘SUA TM PAL
Lene “BLA, JO INSoY
‘LI6I “6g ouNnL
‘LIGI ‘co ACW
NOIMXOA |\AO SUALSVW
‘Aeq
yyeoqunq sso1oe
SRT Sitar OT Moray
BQ(TUr =g UI yraA
‘usap10q WT era | ‘Ugaig AVIOW
"SSOUTIIED ‘peop,
SSON’ JO soytu
‘0d ‘od 8.% :Yjaiq Aesop
“WA
yoourog ssoz0e
"Z| OUT] OTIU QT WoAz
"09g “Sst “oY | Sepiur g UTYATAL
SOLLOYSIA BVOG|:q ZI gq AVIOW
“OTA
‘pes yyMog jo
sop g UIYATA
“OTM. od Tyqaiig Avo W
“‘ssouyyleg “peo fy
“TIGL ‘L] “2P I 1oysqrQ Ho soptu
“OTM ‘od o i ya Aesop
"9 999 “688T | “UJNOUToISsO'T Jo
‘TIGI ‘LZ “Wee | “yoY(pueyzoog) | Set g UIYFIM
ULS|A Aroystgq Sule |: aya AvIOW
"Tela, Jo ‘pousaesyUoD |" peqqLUIWO0D sous
aye pus soryg |MepoAg 10 94n4e40) pasal[TV a0 A
“panuyjuoo— "TT “ON—"M XIGNUddV
“GI A'S .“10789N
‘69T
“| ,foluq SUTy,
O(
Fd’ ‘UeWesION,
Th Dd “gsnsny ,
v
‘d'9 {UeUIESION ,
HO NOILQOAS\OUd
"[9S89,A
jo Joquinyy pue
‘s10990'T ‘Oule Ny
"194S8UL
‘ussuef plusg
*194SeUl
‘oprielyy weyeiqy
od
*Jeq4seul
‘oyWOoIy UeIystIyO
"JOYS ‘IOUZIOTY
yYotru9yHe[ureg
‘oMWOTY “YE STEN
‘pesieyo uosilog Jo
“ox ‘ouleNy
L oun
*20U9TQ)
peselly
jo o9%q
Ne)
i ‘pred ourq ‘guowuostid
‘og -ut Shep G 10 "pg "Sf pouly ‘od ‘op ‘od 0d —- ‘souuy, WT snsuy | ‘ bi
‘pred ourg = ‘qguowuostad ‘uou
‘OG “ut skep QT JO ‘sgt pouly ‘Oo ‘op OG ‘od oor: “UTS, wypoopeypy |
‘pred ourg ‘qyuowuostid
Aa “ut SAvp G 10 “pg ‘SL, Poul pul cP 18 oGr ig “Pos LIN Vor a. as
peu iO al AG) sR OE OG 2a TONDIA, TSBU°TN ;
‘pred ourgq 9 ‘quotuuostd |
é 0d -ut skep Q[ 10 ‘se, pouly 0d ‘op ‘0d ‘0d — ‘UedT, IW “pyory | “* :
3 ‘od “op ‘oq OG] ‘op ‘od ‘0d -- ‘souUT, J uUyor | ‘1g “*
8 se
os 04 ‘op ‘0d 0d ‘op ‘0d ‘0d ~- -uogd, J snusuy | ‘ a
S ‘pred ourq 9 “quowuostd | ‘TI6T “qQ97 TIL "RIIV
2 ‘a[qeqysuog so1jog | -ut skep ¢ Jo ‘pg ‘sf, peutg | ‘Appeuryooy |6T ‘ON mepotg jo yoverg | “AOU Ysteay, -— ‘souuy preuog | “LT “AON
q "syvOg SUIYSIY Beg
3 ys jo Suyrequin
S ‘uostid = |"T[6T ‘Uee u4gT | pue‘Ssurszaq40'T‘ Aays1s0y Joq4seul
& ‘usu | 09 4ueA, “quowuosiad | ‘qan0g Ylieyg | ey} OZ suOIyR[NSoY *‘pueyoyg 997 "Y |[ e219 8 ‘oru
a -19YsY Is] we_ | -wt skep QZ 10 OSF pouty YOUMIIT oy} jo UOlTjUeAvI{QUOH | ‘o[ST IBY AVON | ,“JOoXW, LopMvBAY, | -MO(] Jopurxeyy | “Lz oun:
5 oe a aie ee ee TE ‘os aes seciagl DE Deng | SUE aes
3
a "S[OSSo A,
a SUTYslT pur
~~ : } : SIO[MBIT, Woomyoq | ‘posreyH Ajreq | ‘eouceyo
iad ea ad AL ; TeML J° ‘200 0 91n4e Pe ee | SirysTis ) USISO ano 0
Ss. woya Ag TOE 3° 41R8od aye, pur sov[g e0uetO J VEN peseTTV ot0y A ett ae R) Ger eee Pp ae J
jo lequinN pue
‘s1oqqoT ‘ole Ny
ee ee eee
‘(BuIpMeIY [VST]I UY 1ey4O)
goueyo 19430 Aue (p) pue * puvpjyoog Jo ySVo_D 4seAA OYA UO Surysty SulsaofF_ JOF ourry osopo ATYyoom vB Surxy “G ‘00g “GS8T ‘OV (purpjoog) Aroysly
ZueFT 049 (9) £ veg 4e SUOISIT[OD Jo UOTJUOASIG OY} 1OF SUOTZETNSoy oy (q) ¢ SOT Suysig Veg Jo SuLoquINN pure ‘SuLs19q40] “SULIOISIooyY OUI IF
suOTge[NSoy O44 (») Jo JUoULASULIyUT podoT[e 10F ‘sIO[MLIT, 1044Q IO Wo USTo1Og (GZ) PUL ‘S[ESSOA SUTYSTY 1OYZO IO SAO[MVLT, 10990 JO CBO TST Jo
s1048eyW 949 ({) Jo ‘sqoy (puyqoog) uOoIpsuNE AavuTING ey} JopuN “pURTZOY fo s}INO|) HLloyy oy} ul uoyxeysopun SNOTLLAOWSOUd JO ite we NU OWAY
‘TII ON—M XIGNaddV
«ME Ph - | Se ee ee ee
ET
jo Joquny pure
‘s10qje'T ‘oule Ny
‘TIGI ~ (Cavey wou
‘109q, pAgZ | -wWoy) ‘“UsoUILEYsy oIsST ' *104se ul
“uOUl ‘qmoy Fuseyg | ey fo Moro pue 4roq ‘puepeyg =| ‘IL *V .“steqry | [wey = ‘yqoog
-IOYSY IS] Ire | ‘syQuow ¢ soy UOstad 03 yUIG yO LMor'y UMOP UNA 04 Sutueqyvoryy, | “O[ST UR AVON | yogq, sAopMevay, | Kopquog sewoyy, | ‘¢ Aine
‘SIMOTT JO pUvIST
‘syeog Sut |9y4 Jo 4ysvog
-YSlyJ BOG Jo Surmoqunyy |49se A, 9449 UO
: ,eUUIT,, ‘uostid 07 YUM ‘TI6I pure Sul1oyjey oy 10f | varie pornpoyos ‘PSP WV
oe qesinigjAroysigg | poesnoow ‘quowuosud | ysnsny yYIgz| suoryr[nsey oyy jo (Z) oy uUtygrm | “Ysvuoovrg, “1948 U0
= jo’ gepurmuoD | -ur skep 09 10 OF poutq | ‘Avmourt0yg | OJ] ‘90g Jo UOUSAVAQUOD | ‘AVMOTAR’) YOO | sopMeIY WIIG |‘oUyle AA 4100TV | ‘9% “ony
D ,“BUION, ‘oy Ar9 Ys *(S10qg@M LACS ee
RS Testa L19yst yp ‘pred ourq “qguowuostid ‘LI6I Youry | eeQ Ysyg jo Jepsio | [elIojlI103 opis | ‘auTYysunNg, "[[24p
3 jo dJepuvmwoyg | -wr skep 09 10 O<F pout | YIGSSYOM | YW ATduroo 04 Sursnjoy | -gno) yA AesOP | LoTMVI4 WEG |-MOg yotsopory | °g “IBI
3 ‘od ‘op ‘0d ‘Od ‘op ‘od ‘0d = "ysoqurovyy uyor | “SS
Ss ‘od ‘op ‘od ‘od ‘op ‘od ‘od ae "ysoqutovyy TION | “o “
- "avaT, W
‘od ‘usAoid YON ‘od ‘op ‘od ‘OC = LOH farts 3 Au ACO a ae S
S ‘Og ‘op ‘0d 0d ‘op ‘0d ‘OL = ‘SOUUT, WW susuy | “6 &§
= ‘0d ‘peddoarp seg ‘0d ‘op ‘od "0d = ‘ueay, IN ‘pyory | ‘1z “
-S og ‘op od ‘od ‘op od 0d ‘ei "yweiqey [EN | “ “
r= ‘pred our = “quoutuostad
B ‘og -wt SsAep G 10 "pg ‘sf, pouty ‘Od ‘op ‘od ‘od a ‘UOUUTY, A Joq0g | ‘6L ‘ure
9S :
5 iat
w ‘pred surg ‘qguewuostid a
S ‘od -ut step ¢ JO ‘sG¢ pouly ‘od ‘op ‘od ‘og a "Teono0g,w ‘ser| “* *
“>
as “190
= Aqoysig =pue ‘pred ourg ‘quowuosid | "[T6l ‘qeaq IL, "BILE ‘uo01a
= a[qeISUOD soI[0g | -w1 sfkep G 10 ‘pg ‘sf pour | ‘AppewyooT | ‘6T ‘oN Meodg jo yororg | “AIO W YStea yf, — “Wey = WLOOV | ‘FL ‘0q
‘N ‘O16I
*STOSSO A
Sutystq pure
F : P SIO[MBIT, WUOMYJOq| ‘pesaeyD Ajavg | ‘soudzEO
pe19e4acyT ; ‘ [Bla], Jo : peyqiuU0D suet”)
[el JO y[nsey soUaTFQ Jo singe Ny Ssulysinsurystp | Jo uolyeusisoq? | pose[[y jo
woym Ag aye purooryg pesoTTV 9104 AA “Tasso A pur ‘owen are
176
Pee TNT ON 1 XIN Gav
"BOG ‘ABI UL pouorssttumtoo sum JosINso [BUOT}Ippe UV “[nyesn Ayyeorjpowead oq 0} [[VUIS 00} Sulog sv
QEST Ur I]IMq SsAostnAD oY} Jo UO Jo posodstp AoY} FOBT 1040900 UT FNq ‘FOBT toquioydeg url yIIY v pure ‘OOGT Joqtmaoeq Ul 19SIN4o Mou TANOF v pounboe pavog eq, §
‘quo possessod Ayuo Loy} yey} 07 sNoLAerd £ sdesMN1O MOT OMY pesnbov prvog oY} g6gT Jo Jomums ur f =, WOTJooyoqT JO SUOTA[,, JO qdoy SUM pLOd9I OU QG8T OF SNOLAEI +
“smepadg 8,paxvog oY} JO SUOTZUSAVIYMOD IOJ UVLO PUN OG AjUo plnoo Sutpwesy 10 suoTynoesord
‘rok yey} 07 snoraetd {svore urez1e0 ut Sutydeoxo ‘pueyyoog jo 4svoo oY} PUNOTE S1opvA [eLOpII10} UI [edoT[L Surpmvsay Suryeu possed svm yoy Ue G88l UL x
£77
9LT £8 12S 6FG 9 ¢ 29e%1| 0 & OgE'’ss a7 (EG L19 LL
SI IL ¥G 0g PISTOL EUs sO.nOLsgue:G i is 6h eG ‘TI6L
? I 9% SI 8 OL Sh 0 0 ¢00% if ic 0g Ig ‘OI6T
9% g 8 6% 8 9 920'T | 0 0 88LF re 19 e9 "6061
91 g IL 0Z 9 @ 6&F 0 0 981% ; if 6G 0g "8061
9G 1g PL GP OF 6lwSe 1 | 0:20 cbr & Z 9 GOL Igt "L061
. g = ee ra ¥ SLOLET | 0 0 082% g Gg 8g ‘9061
= 8 g 13 eT y Sl GlPT | 0-0 S92 Z Z rE gs "GO61
S OL as &G IZ 0 SI St 0 0 096'T Z i 0g gg ‘PO6BL
> 8 g 9T 9 uO eelLLOrtesl!) 0. <0 coer a Z GZ 1B ‘S061
S OL Z 6 i 0 0 zog 0 0 266. g é SI 1Z ‘ZO6I
R 9 g LT OL 0 0 ogg 0 0 SOT a . tG 9% “LO6TS
a ! 6 BG OL O40. 29a! <0 0 f0n 8 T 0g Ig ‘0061
J 8 it 8 g 0 0 gag 0 0 g99 bia = LT LT 6681,
ue g Z ag j 0 O\ ZT 0 0 ZOL it * P G "9681+
= 6 IL a g 0.0 AIF. 0 0 282 G : GI 0Z “1681
Ss ral 8 g D 0 0 SbF 0 0 0&6 § 06 & "9681+
nay ae = et G O10 SOLr 0 0 97 YA 7 PZ 0g G68T.
: p 0 70: -G 0 0 0& Z g y; ‘P68
=> < = I 0 0 024 0 0 OL8 % I ia! ‘S681
: t 0 0 OIZ 0 20 -SIe g 6 ral ‘C68
"HS + Ve 0-0 OTF 0 0 O06 j g ST & “I681
i : I 0 0 6&3 0 0 9 g I GE 98 0681
= ak I 0 0 LOI 0.0 Lo F gL 0z ‘6851
< I 0.0 Gz 0 0 a i g g 888T
+S Re os Or G19 0 ¢ 9 << I OL Il "1881
cies : + 0 0 9% 0 0 92 rh T 9 ! "9881
‘ps ¢ “eel Poe
*suosi0d JIY4o *S[OSSOA *STOSTNIO “yuouluostiduit
IO USUI YS Aypearupy jo §,p4vogd jo jo DATPVULO}[C 7 ied Sout *pesodun ¢« UNAOI JON ” AVMD ON >5 *poulezqo “ueyVyepuN
kq epeul suvoul &q epeul suvoul Aq epeu ayy esoyo Bt see soul yy jo syotpas A jo SJOIPA9 A SUOTJOIAUO/) SUOTPNO9OSOL *SIVvo
SUuOT})940(T SUOT}N040(T STOT}N0}9C, OUmM S1OYSPTAL 70 4 ns jo ZUnOuUYy jo TO UN NT jo OQ UIT NT jo T9Q UU NT jo TOG UN. NY
jo T9q Van NT jo Toquin Jo T9q Un NY jo TOq un NT a
‘SNOSUAT UIALO 10 NAWUAHSIY Aq (Z) pure ‘STHSSHA ALTVUINGY (9) ‘SHAsIAUDN 8,axvog
4 SAAISUPOUL [T6L 0F 96ST Wor savek oy} 10} ‘pu { JuouUostdul Jo oarqeusey[e OY} eSOYO OYA SUALSV JL
jO SLOIGUAA JO Toquinu oy} “pourezqo SNOMLOIANO() JO
Joquinu 944 ‘SNOILANASOU Yous jo Joquinu yy srvok omy-Aquomy oy JO Yous Toy Surmoys “puBTJOOY Jo S{SvoH OY} PUNO S167VA\ UTLZLOO UL SUT[MVLT, 10440 10 WRE
Burqiqiyoad szoy OY} JO SUOISTAOIG AY} 4c “prveog Aro ystygy oy} Jo smvjotg oyy Jo SJUOMOSULIJUL POSoT[V IOJ S[OsseA MELT, 10990 10 BO JO SLOPSVIN euy jo ‘so
(puvyjoog) uoKorpsiane Arvurang 04} Lopun ‘puetzoog Jo syMoH YUoYys oy} Ul VoyvAtopun SNOLLAOTSOUd JO “OAIsN[OL TTT OF OBST Way savod OY} 1OF “NY OLA
‘AI °ON—M XIGNUddV¥
ayy (») Jo sNvay Aq ([) opeur SNOIMLOALAC Jo doquinu oy
jO UAAWOAN 94} ‘AIVG LNANOWY OY} ‘GaSOdN] SANIY JO INAOWY ey} _ NGAOU LON ,, JO ,, ALTINY LON »,
178 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX L.
REPORTS BY THE INSPECTORS OF SEA FISHERIES AND
DISTRICT FISHERY OFFICERS.
I.—Inspectors oF SEA FISHERIES.
General Inspector of Sea Fisherves,
Although the results of the various fisheries for the year under review
were, from a monetary point of view, fairly satisfactory, the quantity
landed fell far short of the previous year’s returns. The shortage, which
is chiefly attributable to herrings, amounts to 650,742 ewts., involving a
decrease in value of £88,974. In the landings of white fish there is a
substantial increase, while the shell fisheries show a slight falling off. It
is gratifying to observe that, although the earnings of fishermen employed
on the Scottish coast fell considerably short of those of 1910, their opera-
tions in East Anglia, where a record catch was secured and highly re-
munerative prices obtained, more than made up for any deficiency at home.
The same remarks apply to curers, and, judging from the volume of work
which the heavy fishing at Yarmouth entailed, the fish-workers—
particularly the gutters and packers—can have had no cause for complaint.
The deficiency in the catch in Scotland, however, acted rather adversely
on the earnings of those of the hired hands who did not obtain employ-
ment on board vessels which proceeded to England, Otherwise, the year
just closed has been a fairly successful one.
In the means of capture, the most noticeable feature was the large
addition to the fleet of steam drifters and the interest taken by the fisher-
men in the development of motor power for auxiliary propulsion.
The total number of boats engaged in the fishing industry on the coast
of Scotland was 9543, valued at £4,601,876, compared with 9724,
valued at £4,409,027, in 1910. The East Coast accounted for 5032
boats, Orkney and Shetland for 1293, and the West Coast for 3218. Of
fishermen, resident and non-resident, there were 38,900, as compared with
38,941 in 1910.
In the sailing fleet there was a decrease of 352 boats, while in the
number of vessels propelled by steam there was an increase of 93. The
districts largely responsible for the increase were Banff, Buckie, and Find-
horn. It was at these stations that the introductory step in the building
of these vessels was taken. Since then the progress made is not only a
matter of congratulation to the fishermen themselves, but is of national
importance as affecting the food supply of the country. Over and over
again it has been estimated that the catching power of one steam vessel is
equal to that of three sail boats. As showing the great strides made in
the building of steam drifters, it may be stated that ten years ago there
were only 97, valued at £200,910, whereas last year the number was 794,
valued at £1,903,298, The opinion is often expressed in various quarters
that it would have been better had the fishermen adhered to the sailing
craft instead of investing in steam vessels, as with the initial cost, working
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 179
expenses, and interest on borrowed capital, the earnings are practically
swallowed up; but one need only compare the present with the former
condition of the fishing communities to see the prosperity which the change
has brought about. Moreover, the fishings are now more regularly
prosecuted, new grounds are searched out, manual labour is reduced t6 a
minimum, and the industry has attained dimensions which could never
have been possible had no improvement in the craft taken place.
The number of boats in which auxiliary motor power has been installed
has now reached 233, valued at £94,470, as compared with 75 boats,
valued at £39,513, in 1909. The progress before that year was so slow
that it was not found necessary to deal with this class of boat separately in
the statistics. Of the number of such vessels, 35 per cent, is credited to
the East Coast, 54 per cent. to the West, and the remainder to Orkney
and Shetland. The cost of the installation in the larger boats on the Hast
Coast varies from £450 to £500, while the Clyde or Lochfyne skiff
can be fitted with a very serviceable motor at the cost of about £70. The
utility of the motor for propulsion to and from the fishing grounds may be
gauged from the fact that the earnings of the crews who adopted the
installation on the East Coast, while employed at herring fishing, were
about midway betiween those of the sailing boats and the steam drifters.
On the West Coast, the average earnings of the crews who have adopted
the system were from 50 to 60 per cent. better than the average earnings
of those>who have not yet gone infor it. For the prosecution of the
fishing in the Clyde districts and lochs of the West Coast, motor propulsion
has proved invaluable.
In the value of fishing gear there is a decrease of £4619 as compared
with 1910. The falling off in the quantity and value of gear is due to
fewer boats being now employed from the West Coast districts.
A commencement was made at the great summer herring fishing earlier
than any previous date on record.
In many respects the season was a most unsettled and anxious one for
everyone concerned—fishermen, curers, and buyers—on account of (1) the
heavy catches of immature fish brought in and the consequent low prices; (2)
the exceptional heat which prevailed during the season; and (3) the
unsatisfactory state of the foreign markets in May and June. With
regard to (1), the landing of heavy catches of immature herrings was
entirely to the detriment of the fishermen themselves. Prices dropped to
a mere nominal figure, with the result that a voluntary close time for about
10 days was adopted at nearly all the principal stations on the coast.
There was practically no demand for these unripe fish. Thousands of
crans were either disposed of for manure or returned to the sea.
A limited quantity for kippering and freshing found a ready market
at fairly remunerative prices to the fishermen, but for curing the
experience was that they were unkeepable and blocked the markets
with goods which were profitable neither to curers nor to buyers.
Foreign buyers deprecated the early commencement of the fishing.
Many who had sustained serious losses through their dealings in herrings of
the same description in 1910 refrained from purchasing the May and
early June cure. (2) The heat wave which prevailed for the larger part of
the season at home and on the Continent was another source of great
anxiety to the trade, particularly as regards the curing of these early fish.
The industry, as is well known, is carried on in the open, where scant
protection is available, and, although in many instances every precaution
was taken on this side in the covering and storing of these early herrings,
yet the high temperature in many cases left its mark upon the goods. On
the Scottish side the damage was not so apparent, but on arrival on the
Continent thousands of barrels were rendered practically valueless, while
others could not be looked at with a view to purchase until the cold
M
180 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
weather set in. With a high temperature the goods are at any time, when
in course of transport, liable to be move or less affected, even under hatches,
but in the case of deck cargoes it is absolutely disastrous. The heat also
checked the consumption of herrings on the Continent, as during its con-
tinuance no forwarding to thie interior could be done. (3) The unsatis-
factory state of the fore ‘eign markets in May and June was due to the large
stocks of the previous year’s early cured herrings and winter West Coast
and Irish herrings on hand. Owing to the inferior quality which was
launched upon the markets in the early part of the season, buyers bought
only limited quantities for immediate use. They were waiting for herrings
of a more keepable nature, and as soon as those arrived on the market a
more healthy tone prevailed.
When gluts of immature herrings are thrown upon the markets and
prices recede to a mere nominal figure, the question of a close time is
invariably spoken of. On several occasions during the past 20 years the
fishermen themselves have demonstrated against the capture and landing
of these immature herrings, and, although a few days respite was generally
agreed upon in order that the markets might recover, the destruction is
annually becoming greater. In the interest of all concerned, and especially
for the good name of Scottish herrings, a more practical step cught to be
taken in the matter. Apart from the shoals being broken up and the
supplies in July and August—when the herrings are properly matured and
of a keepable nature—being greatly diminished, it would be well if the
folly of landing these immature fish, which is profitable neither to fisher-
men, curer, nor buyer, were seriously considered, and a voluntary close
time adopted. For those fishermen who have large capital at stake it
would no doubt be a matter of hardship to lay up their vessels, but surely
better employment could be obtained for them either at herring fishing on
the West Coast or at line fishing.
The steam drifter may be held responsible for the constantly changing
character of the season. This early fishing would never have assumed
its present dimensions were it not for the expensive type of vessel
employed. Since their introduction the tendency has been to open each
season earlier than the preceding one. |
In July and August, in consequence of the short supplies, there was
generally a good demand at advancing prices. The average price on the Kast
coast was 20s. 7d. per cran, andin Orkney and Shetland 22s. 3d.,as compared
with 18s. 10d. and 20s. 4d. respectively during the corresponding months
in 1910. In Shetland, owing to the superior quality of the herrings
landed in August, prices on several occasions reached as high as 33s. to
35s. per cran. At these prices there was little margin of profit left
to curers.
Although a good many of the steamers earned during the season from
£1000 to £1400, the average would probably be from £750 to £850.
Every season it is becoming more difficult to estimate with any degree of
accuracy the average earnings of these vessels at any given port, owing to
the fact that few stick to one port all the season through. For instance,
one of these vessels during the early part of last summer proceeded on two
occasions direct to Hamburg from the fishing ground with her catches,
which realised £117 and £178 respectively. The earnings of the sail boats
show little variation from those of the previous year, several having
grossed—particularly in some of the more northern stations—from £500
to £600.
Of the total landings of herrings on the Scottish coast, 58-2 per cent.
was secured by steamers, 36°4 per cent. by sail boats, 5:1 per cent. by
motors, and ‘3 per cent. by trawlers.
A new feature of the herring fishing industry last season was the large
quantity of herrings taken by trawlers, Altogether there were landed—
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 181
chiefly at Aberdeen—upwards of 17,000 ewts., valued at £5807. Although
in previous seasons an occasional haul was secured in the North Sea, where
perchance a trawler fell in with an ‘‘eye” of herrings in course of ordinary
Operations, no regular catches were landed by this method of fishing. No
doubt the success of this method of fishing two years ago off the North
Coast of Ireland, and the experience the men had gained in that direction,
have led to new grounds being discovered and a more effective net being
used. During September and October operations on the Dogger Bank
were carried on with such gratifying results to those employed that a new
industry has been opened up by this means of capture in the North Sea.
Several of the Scottish and English trawlers employed on these grounds
landed. their catches at Altona and ports in the north of Germany, where
the fish were in demand and remunerative prices obtained. Although the
herrings in several instances were not, for various reasons, suitable for
curing, for tinning they were in demand and came into competition with
the fresh herrings exported from Grimsby and Lowestoft. The demand
for tinned herrings i in the interior of Germany is annually increasing, and
should the fish landed on that coast be of fair average quality, a remunera-
tive market for them is practically assured, as in this line the Scottish
preserving firms are unable to compete in consequence of the high tariff
(6s, per cwt.) imposed on gcods of this description.
In the Eyemouth district, notwithstanding that the catch of herrings
showed a considerable decrease, the earnings of the fishermen at the home
and English autumn fishings were slightly in advance to those of 1910.
In spite of the fact that many of the herrings landed were of inferior
quality, prices kept up well, the average being 20s. 1d. per cran, as against
17s. 10d. in 1910. These early herrings proved ruinous to the curers, as
thousands of barrels which were cured were disposed of at a loss.
The majority of the fishermen in Leith and Anstruther districts were
employed during the greater part of the year in prosecuting the herring
fishing in other districts and also on the Irish and English coasts. On the
whole, the season was a fairly remunerative one to the fishermen of both
districts. From the amount of capital annually invested in boats and
vesseis in Anstruther district, the industry in that direction appears to be
in a prosperous condition.
Although last year the winter herring fishing in the Firth of Forth
showed some signs of revival, there was practically no demand for the class
of fish obtained, and prices were, unfortunately, low. Owing to the shoals
of herrings being struck so close inshore, the larger craft employed were
unable to operate with any degree of safety.
The landings of herrings during the months of June and July showed a
considerable decrease when compared with the figures for the same period in
1910. The grounds on which the boats operated were less productive than
in previous years, while the herrings were generally of indifferent quality.
Although the landings at Montrose were the highest for several years
back, those at Stonehaven showed a slight falling off. The harbour
facilities at Montrose, together with the remunerative prices secured there,
attracted many stranger steamers to the port with their catches. Notwith-
standing the recent improvement to the harbour at Stonehaven, most of
the boats belonging to the port landed their catches at Aberdeen owing to
the keener competition and better prices prevailing there. Had it not
been for the landings by boats from the Firth of Forth, the fishing would
have been a failure. For the first time for several years back some good
hauls were obtained on the old grounds from 8 to 10 miles off the coast.
The herring fishing at Aberdeen opened in May, and up to the middle
of July was fairly successful, after which date the steamers began to leave
for the Northumberland coast. All throughout the season ‘there was a
keen demand for herrings for tinning and curing purposes, with the result
182 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
that on several occasions prices were too high to leave curers any margin of
profit, and several resolved to close their premises. The port can boast of
having maintained the highest price per cran on the coast—the average
being 23s. 6d., compared with 20s. 6d. in 1910. In the other branches of
the industry—trawling, steam lining, and shipbuilding—Aberdeen holds
the premier place on the coast.
The results obtained at the herring fishing at Peterhead were not so
satisfactory as during the previous year. In the landings there was a
shortage of 38,152 crans and £34,627 in value as compared with the
preceding year. The number of steamers operating from the port was 160
and of sail boats 188. Although the sail boats still predominate, they are
fast disappearing from the register. The earnings of the steam drifters
showed a considerable falling off from the previous year, the average being
£743, against £1029 in 1910. A commencement was made at the herring
fishing earlier than in any previous season, and the heavy catches of
immature herrings brought in benefited neither curers nor fishermen.
Notwithstanding a week’s voluntary close time, about 20,000 crans were
landed in May. The heaviest landings of the season were during the first
week of June, and this, together with the large stocks of early cured
herrings for which there was no demand, brought prices for the fresh
article down to a very low level. The fishing in the beginning of July
having fallen off, and the supply being short of the demand, the prices
obtained by fishermen gradually rose to 20s. and 30s. per cran.
After the lapse of a year Fraserburgh has again resumed the premier
place on the East Coast as a herring fishing centre. The fishing opened
early in May, but, notwithstanding the premature start, the season turned
out a fairly successful one to the fishermen. As a result of the heavy
catches of immature fish brought in during the month of May, for which
there was practically no demand, thousands of crans were either disposed
of for manure or thrown back into the sea. Thereafter the fishermen
arranged for a voluntary close time, which enabled the markets to recover.
In June and July the quality improved, and with moderate supplies and
keen competition among the curers, remunerative prices were obtained.
Owing to the frequent calms, the sail boats, of which close upon 400 were
employed, were greatly handicapped in getting to and from the fishing
grounds, but nevertheless their average earnings amounted to £300—
practically the same as in 1910. In recent years the bulk of the catch was
secured on grounds some 20 to 40 miles off shore, but last season
operations were carried on at a distance of from 60 to 70 miles north-east
of the port. Owing to the short supplies and high prices for the green fish,
the season was a somewhat unprofitable one for the curers.
From Banff to Helmsdale the fishermen, as a rule, do not depend on the
success of the home fishings, which are prosecuted during the summer
season by a few boats from several of the ports on this line of coast. The
most persevering crews and best equipped boats prosecute the herring
fishing at practically every herring centre on the East and West Coasts of
Scotland. From the numerous shoals of young herrings which were struck
in the Moray Firth during the months of May and June, it is evident that
the fish have not yet deserted these waters. Operations, however, are
commenced too early and the shoals broken up before any advantage can
possibly be derived, owing to the unripe quality of the fish.
Although the catch at Wick and Shetland showed a falling off as
compared with the previous year, the landings at Stronsay, where a large
number of boats were employed, exceeded all previous records. Features
of the season at Stronsay were the regularity with which the fishing
was prosecuted, the high averages, good quality, and high prices. As a
result of the season’s success, several East Coast curers contemplate opening
up new stations in that locality,
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 183
The various fisheries on the West Coast from Stornoway to Loch Carron
were not prosecuted with any degree of success. The summer herring
fishing was practically a failure, and the results obtained from the winter
herring fishing were also unprofitable. The bulk of the catch landed
during the winter was secured on grounds in the vicinity of Skerryvore and
off the north cvast of Ireland, the distanee from Stornoway in the latter
case being 200 miles. The failure of the once prolific grounds in the Minch
and off the west coast of Lewis is not only a matter of concern to the local
fishermen, but to those from the East Coast. For the first time in the
history of the herring fishing on the West Coast, Oban was used as a
landing station for the curing and despatch of fish. The total dealt with
during the season was close upon 5000 crans, but, should the fishing in
that locality be unsuccessful, the same advantage will not be taken of a
market so remote from those fishing grounds.
Mallaig as a fishing port still continues to grow in importance. During
the year upwards of 39,933 ewts. of white fish were landed, as compared
with 13,635 ewts. in 1906. Situated, as it is, in the very centre of many of
the sea lochs of the West Coast, and in the vicinity of grounds where
herring and white fish abound, the port with its railway facilities has many
advantages which, as is evident from the frequency with which they land
their catches there, the fishermen have not been slow to recognise.
In the five Clyde fishery districts from Campbeltown to Ballantrae, the
landing of herrings showed an increase of 5431 crans as compared with
the figures of the previous year. ‘The districts responsible for the increase
were Campbeltown and Ballantrae. After the improvement in the herring
fishing last year in Lochfyne, it was hoped that a favourable turn had
taken place, but the catch obtained shows a decrease of about 50 per cent.
as compared with the returns of 1910. Occasionally the herrings appeared
to be fairly plentiful in the loch, but the shoals kept to deep water, where
operations with the seine net were generally unsuccessful. The herring
fishing in the Campbeltown district was the most successful for several
years back, the returns showing an increase of 11,560 crans. The shoals
were struck early in January, but during the first half of the year light
catches were the rule. In May and June a decided improvement set in,
and up to the end of July the fishing continued to be fairly successful.
During the latter part of the year stormy weather suspended fishing
operations. Good earnings were made by the district crews working on the
Ayrshire coast. The progress which is being made with the motor craft
continues to attract the attention of fishermen who have not yet had it
installed. During the season eight boats were fitted with the installation,
and a number of other crews are arranging for its purchase. The fishermen
owning sail boats have come to see that without motor propulsion they are
unable to compete with their neighbours.
Compared with the returns of the previous year, the herring fishing in
the Rothesay district shows a decrease of several thousand crans, while in
Ballantrae and Greenock districts there has been a marked improvement.
Notwithstanding the opening of the Ballantrae Bank, which was closed to
seine net fishing by the Board’s Byelaw in 1902, practically no herrings
were secured thereon. Stormy weather prevailed during the whole of the
period when good results were anticipated.
The mobility of the steam drifter may be gauged from the fact that two
of these vessels fishing off the north coast of Ireland in January landed in
Glasgow catches of 137 and 104 crans respectively, which realised from
40s. to 55s. per cran. Two steam trawlers engaged in herring fishing off
the mouth of the Bristol Channel in September also landed at the same
market 240 and 100 crans respectively, which realised from 16s. to 20s.
per cran.
In none of the districts of the Clyde was the quality up to the standard
184 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
of the previous year. Asa rule, the herrings were of small size, and prices
ranged from 5s. to 38s. per cran, the average being 17s. 9d., while the
average price for the whole of the West Coast was 18s. 10d., as compared
with 21s. in 1910.
Next in importance to herring fishing is the trawling branch of the in-
dustry, in which 328 vessels were employed. The value of these, together
with their fishing gear, is returned at £1,355,245. The three principal
ports from which trawling is carried on are Aberdeen, Dundee, and
Granton. In the number of vessels employed there was an increase of 8
as compared with the figures of the previous year. In contrast to previous
seasons, very few vessels were laid up during the summer of 1911. For
several] seasons back the demand for white fish in July and August has
generally fallen off and prices became unremunerative. Last summer,
however, there was a good demand for all kinds of white fish, and the
vessels kept working without a break. Trawling shows every sign of being
in a fairly prosperous condition, and from the demand which is likely to
set in for white fish on the Continent, and which will ultimately have a
bearing on the Scottish markets, the prospects as regards prices are
particularly bright.
For a short period during each of the past three years a small fleet of
vessels—chiefly Granton craft—prosecuted the fishing from Oban, but their
landings, owing to the limited waters and scarcity of fish on the grounds,
were unremunerative and the enterprise had to be given up for a time.
On the other hand, Blyth, at which place some five years ago a commence-
ment was made at herring fishing, has recently been opened as a trawling
port. To foster a large trade the harbour has been considerably improved,
and a new fish market, offices, and ice stores erected. During the year
about a dozen vessels were employed, and from the success which attended
their operations a considerable addition is expected to be made to the fleet
during the current year. From the elaborate arrangements which have
been made, and the excellent facilities provided for the discharge, packing,
and despatch of the fish to market, there is every prospect of a further
development of the industry at that port.
Taking into consideration the interruptions caused by stormy weather
during the winter and autumn months, and the fact that fewer fishermen
are now employed than formerly, the line fishing on the coast of Scotland
may be said to have been prosperous during the year, the returns showing
an increase in the catch of 107,171 cwts. and £40,047 in value. The
increase appears to be general on the Kast Coast, for at practically all the
stations, with the exception of Anstruther, there was a marked im-
provement in the catches obtained. he West Coast returns, however,
show a different state of matters, there being a decrease of 11,000 ewts. and
£2751 in value, due to a scarcity of white fish on the coast and to fewer
boats having been employed. In Orkney and Shetland section the increase
amounted to 21,000 ewts., and the landings consisted chiefly of haddocks.
Steam line fishing was prosecuted on both the East and West Qoasts on
a much larger scale than formerly. At Aberdeen, besides the ordinary
fleet of liners, 22 trawlers were fitted out with lines during the summer ;
several of these vessels prosecuted the halibut fishing on the west coast of
Treland, but, unfortunately, the venture did not prove remunerative.
At several of the ports on the coast the boat-building industry continues
in a fairly prosperous condition. Altogether 230 boats were constructed, at
a cost of £384,683. Sixty-seven of the vessels built were steam drifters,
32 were trawlers—12 of which were for foreign countries—while the
balance consisted chiefly of third-class boats of 18 feet of keel and under.
In two of the districts—Cromarty and Lybstér—no boats were constructed.
Although many of the fishermen recognise that the drifter built of steel is
the strongest, most durable, and serviceable for all kinds of fishing, the
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 185
demand for the ‘vessel built of wood still continues. Numerous orders have
again been placed with builders for this class of vessel all along the Moray
Firth, while, in addition, a number of second-hand vessels belonging to
Yarmouth have since the close of the year been purchased for Fraserburgh
owners.
During the year the coopers kad almost constant employment. The
number of whole barrels constructed was 1,689,000, and of half barrels
682,065, being a decrease in the former case of close upon 11,000, but an
increase in the latter of 44,651, as compared with the previous year.
Although two years ago the output of half barrels showed a considerable
decrease, there appears to be a growing demand for packages of this size.
The quality of the wood used in the construction of barrels during the past
year has not been equalled in any previous season, a fact which reflects
credit on the Scottish trade. Unless the package is constructed of good
material, and with honest workmanship, the contents inevitably depreciate.
Owing to the short catch, and the large stocks of barrels left over, it looked
at one time as if employment for coopers for the current year would be
scarce, but owing to the enormous supplies which were drawn from
- practically all the stations on the coast to meet the demand which set in
from the fishing centres in East Anglia, the prospects at the close of the
year were more promising.
JOHN SKINNER,
General Inspector of Sea Fisherves.
FisHERY BoaRD FOR SCOTLAND,
EpinpureH, 15th February 1912.
Assistant Inspector of Sea Fisheries.
The various fisheries in the Northern division of Scotland, from Oban
to Stornoway on the West Coast, and from Buckie to Shetland on the
East Coast, were prosecuted with good average success during the year 1911.
The herring fishery continues to be by far the most important branch of the
industry. On the West Coast, more or less herrings were landed in each
month of the year, whereas on the East Coast the fishing was practically
confined to the summer months. For the West Coast districts under review,
the aggregate catch of herrings was 128,000 crans, valued at £124,000, as
compared with 679,685 crans, valued at £770,807, for the three more
important districts of Wick, Orkney, and Shetland. MHerrings were more
plentiful in the Moray Firth during the summer months than usual, and in the
Inverness and Beauly Firths during the last quarter of the year. Haddocks
and codling were also more abundant in the Firth as compared with recent
years. The cod-net fishing, which was commenced in the Moray Firth a few
years ago with such marked success, was less productive than hitherto.
Throughout the greater part of the year most of the Moray Firth fishermen,
from Gardenstown to Nairn, were continuously engaged in the various
herring fishings in English, Scottish, and Irish waters. On the East Coast
and Shetland the results were only fair, but the fleet operating from Orkney
fished remarkably well. Nearly all met with more than ordinary success at
Grimsby, Yarmouth, and Lowestoft. A number of crews also fished well on the
East Coast of Ireland during the month of September, and on the North-West
Coast towards the close of the year. When the fishing closed on the Hast
Coast of England a number of steamers left for the West Coast. On the
passage down the English Channel nets were occasionally set and a few
heavy takes were secured. As in the preceding year, those vessels fished
from Padstow and neighbourhood. Unfortunately, very stormy weather
prevailed throughout the season, and the fishing was in consequence a partial
failure as compared with the preceding two years.
186 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Since the introduction of the steam craft for herring fishing the large
sailing boat is being more rapidly displaced than could have been imagined by
those closely connected with the industry, and during the year under review
a larger number than hitherto was struck off the various registers as unservice-
able. On the other hand, there was a considerable increase in the number of
steam drifters, and at the close of the year orders were being freely placed
for more, chiefly for steel-built craft. These cost from £3000 to £3400, as
compared with £2500 to £2800 for wood-built craft. A number of
sma.l motor boats were added to the various registers during the year.
These are proving most serviceable for haddock fishing, especially in Shetland
waters. Their utility is being appreciated by fishermen, and it is admitted
that a more general use of this kind of craft would enable line fishermen to get
more frequently to sea, and with greater safety. Very few motors have been
installed in large sailing boats. These cost about £600 or £700, including
the necessary structural alterations. As yet this craft has not given good
results to Moray Firth fishermen, who have such long runs to make before
the distant and most prolific grounds can be reached. On some parts of the
coast where the fishing grounds can be reached from 20 to 40 miles off,
these large motor boats have been more successtful.
As in the preceding year, an early commencement was made at herring
fishing in Shetland waters, and a very large portion of the early catch con-
sisted of immature and unkeepable fish. During the month of May over
70,000 crans were landed, the average price being 8s. 6d. per cran, as com-
pared with 86,000 crans, at an average price of 15s. 6d. per cran, for the
corresponding period in 1910. MHerrings were perhaps more abundant at
this early period of the season than usual, but there was such a poor demand
for this class of fish on the Continental markets that many of the fishermen
frequently remained on shore rather than fish at the prices obtainable. By
the beginning of June the quality had considerably improved, and the total
for that month was 133,500 crans, at an average price of 19s. per cran.
During July the fishing was a comparative failure, and the aver#ge price was
30s. 4d. per cran. Good results were obtained during the month of August.
By the beginning of September the fishing had practically closed with a
shortage of 76,000 crans in quantity, and £56,000 in value, as compared
with 1916. As in the preceding year, the bulk of the catch was landed and
cured at Lerwick. In the beginning of the seasun a small fleet of steam and
sail vessels fished from Unst with considerable success. By the beginning of
July the season had closed with a shortage of over 7000 crans as
compared with 1910. Much better results were obtained by district fisher-
men fishing from Whalsay and Sandwick. The gross earnings of these for
the season ranged from £200 to £700. The number of vessels engaged in
the district fluctuated to an unusual extent. In the beginning of July 774
were at work. Of these, 561 were steam and 213 sail. An outstanding
feature of the season was the direction and wide range of fishing operations,
and the uncertainty of the number of arrivals which might be expected.
Throughout the season the bulk of the catch was brought in from a more
southerly directivn than usual. Many of the heaviest takes were got to the
south-west of Fair Isle, and from 70 to 90 miles south from Lerwick. On the
other hand, the Shetland sail craft occasionally fished well from 8 to 20
miles off land. Fully 300 English steam drifters were employed during the
greater part of the season, and most of these being owned by Companies,
fished more steadily from the district than the Scottish steamers. The latter
shifted frequently to wherever the best results might be expected. The
general earnings of the steamers varied from £800 to £900; a few grossed
from £1000 to £1400. Extensive preparations were made at Lerwick for
curing and for supplying the fleet with coal and other necessaries for the use
of those engaged in the industry. Of the season’s catch, 9000 crans were
kippered—a portion of which was forwarded to South Africa via London.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 187
In the quantity despatched to Hamburg in a fresh state there was a decrease
of 3100 barrels, which is accounted for by the poor quality in the early part
of the season, and the high prices paid for curing purposes during July and
August. The white fisheries of the district were more productive than in the
preceding year. The great-line fishing carried on during the spring months
was practically in the hands of strangers, who usually landed their
heaviest takes and most valuable fish at Aberdeen. Small-line fishing was
carried on by district fishermen, supplemented by a number of Scottish
fishermen who have within recent years taken up permanent residence at
Lerwick. There was an increase in the number of small motor boats
employed, and to the use of these the satisfactory results obtained were largely
due. To fishermen alone the monetary. value of the district fisheries was
nearly £500,000.
In Orkney district the summer herring fishing was prosecuted with
unprecedented success, and with satisfactory results to all interested.
Contrasted with the preceding successful year, there was an increase of
21,665 crans in quantity and £44,157 in value. Fishermen and curers
alike refrained from making an early commencement, with the result that
very few herrings were landed in May. From the beginning to the close of
the season in the first week of September the daily landings were more
regular and the quality much better than in any other district on the East
Coast. The bulk of the catch was landed at Stronsay, but the small
stations—Holm, Burray, and Kirkwall—got a larger share than ordinary.
Herrings were evidently more plentiful off Stronsay than on the fishing
grounds off the neighbouring districts of Shetland and Wick, as boats
frequently arrived at those places with heavy takes caught in Orkney waters.
As a result of the success of the fishing, and the shortage at Shetland,
several of the large firms curing at Lerwick have decided to extend their
operations to Stronsay ; others from the Aberdeenshire coast have also
decided to cure in Orkney in 1912, The stations and landing piers to be
constructed by the two largest firms may cost over £1000 each. The
Orkney Harbour Commissioners have evidently decided to do all in their
power to meet the requirements of the industry by improving and extending
existing piers. Another new pier may be constructed and the channel
deepened. The white fishing as carried on by district fishermen with hand
and small lines varies little annually, the slight increase for the year being
attributable to the success of the small motor boats engaged in this branch of
the industry. In the quantity of cod, etc., brought in by trawlers and Faroe
vessels in a partially cured state there was a slight decrease as compared
with 1910. The annual value of the shell fisheries, chiefly lobsters, usually
amounts to about £6000. For the year 1911 there was a shortage of about
£1000, which is accounted for by unfavourable weather conditions.
An early commencement was made at herring fishing from Wick, with the
result that over 11,000 crans of immature fish were landed in May, a portion
of which was kippered and otherwise disposed of to the best advantage.
The greater part was cured, and, not being suitable for the Continental markets,
had an adverse influence on the industry. The average price per cran for
these was 5s, 6d., against 18s. for those landed in June, and 28s. per cran
for the July and August catch. By the beginning of September the fishing
had closed with a shortage of 10,500 crans in quantity and an increase of
£27,000 in value as compared with the preceding year. There was a
considerable increase in the number of steam vessels employed, and, although
many of these did not fish steadily from the port, the catching power
throughout the season was much stronger than hitherto. To fishermen
generally, especially to those employed on a number of the steam drifters,
the season was rather unprofitable. The crews who fished steadily from the
port on board steam or sail craft were perhaps the most successful, as
number of the former grossed from £900 to £1100, and the latter from
188 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
£400 to £600. The harbour accommodation at Wick has been greatly
enlarged and improved within recent years. Fishermen and curers are
therefore being attracted to this long-established and most convenient fishing
centre. The outer harbour in course of construction, and the ground to be
reclaimed for curing purposes, should further attract those in the industry.
Of the season’s catch, 176,337 barrels were cured, chiefly for the Continental
markets. For fish of indifferent quality the sale returns varied greatly,
and some of the earliest placed on the markets did not realise sufficient to
pay the charges thereon. By the beginning of August there was a keen
demand on the spot for best Trade Marks and Crown Brands at the following
rates :—La. Full, 34s. to 36s. per barrel; Full, 32s, to 34s.; Mat. Full, 32s. to
33s. ; Matties, 26s, to 28s. ; and Spent, 20s. to 22s., being an advance of from
4s. to 7s. per barrel on the respective brands as at corresponding period in
1910. For the first time in the history of the port curers had to contend
with purchasers of fresh herrings for Hamburg. Several steamers were
chartered and 5200 crans were exported direct. With the exception of cod
net fishing, the various white fisheries of the district were prosecuted with
slightly better results than in 1910. The value of the shell fisheries,
chiefly lobsters, was practically the same as in 1910, viz., £4500, and varies
very little annually.
All around the shores of the Moray Firth from Lybster to Cullen a small
portion of the resident fishermen, who do little or nothing at herring fishing,
met with more than ordinary success at small and hand line fishing.
Haddocks were more plentiful than usual, and at a number of the creeks
there was an increase of from 20 to 50 per cent. as compared with recent
years. A number of crews engaged in cod net fishing, chiefly from Lossie-
mouth, where this method of fishing was commenced a few years ago, with
excellent results. No dense shoals of cod appeared to have entered the Firth
during the spring months, or spawning season, and the results obtained
compare most unfavourably with those of the preceding year. In the
fishery districts of Lybster, Helmsdale, and Cromarty practically nothing
has been done at herring fishing for a number of years in succession. The
catch for the districts of Banff, Buckie, and Lossiemouth for the season was
26,277 crans, being an increase of 3214 crans as compared with 1910.
Herrings were more plentiful in the Firth than usual, the heaviest takes
being caught off Lossiemouth and landed at Wick. As in the preceding
year, the herring fishing was prosecuted with good success in the Inverness
and Beauly Firths during the last quarter of the year, 34,740 cwts. being
accounted for. Sprats were also fairly plentiful, but being much smaller
than usual, and largely mixed with herrings of about the same size, were of
less value than usual.
In Stornoway district the various fisheries were less productive and
remunerative than in preceding years. Owing to the indifferent success
obtained at herring fishing for a number of years in succession, there has
been a gradual decrease in the number of East Coast craft engaged. There
has also been a large decrease in the number of district boats. A number
of these have been sold to the East Coast, while others have been struck off
the register as unserviceable. At herring fishing the best success was
obtained during the winter and early summer months. From the beginning
of June to the close of the year the district fishermen occasionally met with
fair success, the catch for the month of August being 6236 crans, valued at
£5256, Fair quantities of white fish were landed during the first quarter
of the year by East Coast craft, and thereafter by district fishermen. Most
of these consisted of cod, ling, and saithe, and although a small portion was
despatched to the Southern markets, the bulk was cured dried and used
locally. Haddocks were fairly plentiful in certain parts of the district—
notably Broadbay. As usual, the majority of the district fishermen were
engaged on board East Coast craft as hired men from May to November.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 189
The usual number of women-—about 2500—were also engaged as gutters and
packers in connection with the various herring fisheries.
In Barra district the herring fishery continues to be an interesting and
speculative branch of the industry. When the quality is really good curers
do not hesitate to pay high prices, knowing well from experience
that the returns from St. Petersburg may range up to five and six pounds
’ sterling per barrel. The herrings for which those high prices are obtainable
are caught on the Atlantic side of the island, Unfortunately, few of these
were caught during the year under review. The fleet engaged during the
principal part of the year—May and June—varied from 40 to 60 steam, and
40 to 100 sail. Asin the preceding year, fair takes were got daring the
month of August, in which the district crews largely participated. At the
close of the year the catch amounted to 32,000 crans, at an average price of
24s, per cran, as compared with 39,631 crans, at an average price of 23s. per
cran, in 1910. While the East Coast craft remained, the range of fishing
operations was extensive, and the best takes were usually brought in from
the neighbourhood of Skerryvore. The district boats generally fished in
the Minch, and for the season their earnings ranged from £100 to £300 per
crew. The line fisheries of the district were indifferently prosecuted by
local fishermen, and meagre results obtained. In previous years steam liners
from the East Coast fishing in these waters and off Barra had during
the spring and autumn months usually secured big takes of cod, ling, ete.
There was a slight decrease in the value of the shell fisheries, chiefly in
lobsters. The annual value of these varies little, and generally ranges from
£6000 to £7000.
As in the preceding year, poor results were obtained at herring fishing in
Loch Broom district. By the beginning of the season—in October—a
number of stranger crews had arrived, and good takes were occasionally got
off Gairloch and in Lochewe, but the total for the year amounted to only
6000 crans. The failure was most apparent at Ullapool, where only 1000
crans were landed, against 5789 in 1910, 12,538 in 1909, and 41,500 in
1908. The respective values of the white and shell fisheries range from
£4000 to £5000, and neither varies much annually. A considerable number
of the district fishermen were employed as hired men on board East Coast
craft during the progress of the various herring fishings, while others have
become expert yachtsmen, and are in demand during the summer months.
In Loch Carron and Skye district the herring fishing was prosecuted with
good success during the first and last three months of the year. Mackerel
were also fairly plentiful during the summer months. The values of the
white and shell fisheries generally range from £5000 and £6000 respectively,
and vary little annually. A much larger portion of the catch was cured at
Kyle of Lochalsh than hitherto. As in the preceding year, a large portion
of those caught in Loch Snizort was landed at Uig, roused into barrels, and
shipped to Stornoway to be cured and exported. By. another season it is
expected that facilities will be provided at Uig for curing the herrings
caught in the neighbourhood. During the last quarter of the year 2 number
of large sailing boats from the East Coast, formerly employed in the English
herring fishing at this period of the year, fished from Uig. Those large
boats are unsuitable for narrow waters, and until they are furnished with
motor power the fishing cannot be prosecuted to the best advantage.
In Fort-William district the various fisheries were prosecuted with good
success, especially during the first quarter of the year. Owing to the
failure of the herring fishing in the lochs of the district, and the scarcity of
white fish in sheltered parts, the district or crofter fishermen have practically
ceased to engage in any branch of the industry other than shell-fish
fishing, chiefly for lobsters, the annual value of which amounts to about
£3000. The craft engaged in the principal fisheries of the district came
from the East Coast, and the range of fishing operations was extensive.
190 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Herrings were brought in to Oban from off the north-west of Ireland, and
white fish to Mallaig from off Cape Wrath. In very rough weather fishing was
generally carried on in the Minch, or in some more sheltered parts.
Generally the best results at herring fishing were obtained in a southerly
direction, and in the vicinity of Skerryvore and Dubheartach Light. Of
the quentity of white fish accounted for (50,000 cwts.), 87 per cent. was
landed at Mallaig, the principal kinds being eel, skate, ling, and cod. °
Fully three-fourths of the 77,000 ewts. of herrings caught were also landed
at Mallaig. A portion of the herrings landed being unsuitable for
immediate despatch to the Southern markets, are cured and kippered. As
yet none have veen kippered at Oban, but arrangements are being made for
the erection of two kippering houses, and additional curing accommodation
is to be provided in the vicinity of the harbour.
FISHERY OFFICE, Wu. JEFFREY,
INVERNESS, 5th January 1912. Assistant Inspector of Sea Fisheries.
II.—East Coast.
Lyemouth District.
The year under review was a memorable one as regards the summer
herring fishing. The weather was exceptionally fine, and the heat through-
out the season was abnormal. The main feature, however, was the poor
quality of the herrings during the greater part of the time, and, unfortunately,
the hot weather affected them to such an extent that curers lost heavily—
hundreds of barrels becoming unsaleable, and many more being sold at a
loss. The experience of last season supplies a strong argument against the
early curing of herrings. The fishermen’s earnings at the home aud English
autumn fishings were slightly above those for the previous year. Line-
fishing exhibited a considerable increase in 1910. The district returns show
decreases of 40,752 cwts. in quantity, and of £4317 in value, as compared
with the preceding year.
In the English section of the district there was a decrease in the number
of herring boats, but line fishing remained about the same. In the Scottish
section a steam drifter was added to the fleet, together with a new motor
boat of 74 feet of keel, built at Eyemouth. The engine is 120 B.H.P.,
and develops a speed of 10 miles per hour. Ten boats were fitted up with
motor engines, thus making a fleet of 33 motor boats. There was a slight
increase in netting and lines. The proposal to build a small pier at Berwick
has not matured. Preparations are being made to make Blyth the head-
quarters of a trawling fleet—operations to begin this month. Special trawl
nets for catching herrings were used for the first time in this district by
vessels from North Shields, with fair success.
The winter herring fishing was again a partial failure, the average earnings,
which were discounted to some extent by loss of netting through stormy
weather, being only about £8 per man. During the last four years this
fishing has yielded poor returns.
The summer herring fishing was opened at North Shields in the beginning
of May, and a week later at Eyemouth, but the catch for the month at both
ports was only about half that for the same period in 1910. Towards the
end of June, by which time 220 boats were engaged, the fishing was general
at all the stations. At no time during the season was there a heavy fishing,
and this fact tended to keep up prices, notwithstanding the very inferior
quality of the herrings. The best quality was landed in the last week of
August and during September. Herrings, in small quantities, have been
landed by trawlers at North Shields for several years, but last season was
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 1h
the first in which trawling for herrings was made a speciality. During the
months of September and October about 5330 crans were landed by trawlers.
The quality was good, the average price being 18s. per cran. Owing to the
herrings being scaleless, none was cured for export. Curing for the
Continent began somewhat later than in 1910, but owing to the poor
quality, and the extreme heat experienced during the season, curers soon
realised that they had begun too early. These early herrings proved ruinous
to the curers, as hundreds of barrels became unfit for food and were sold for
manure, while thousands were sold at a loss. Berwick, which had a record
fishing, was the only station which exhibited an increase on the catch for
1910. The total catch from lst May to 30th September was 174,189 crans,
as compared with 256,504 crans for the previous year, while the average
price per cran was 20s, ld., as against 17s. 10d. The shortage in the catch
was partly due to the smaller fleet operating, the highest number employed
at one time being 417, as against 552 in 1910. The weather was exception-
ally fine throughout, there being only one blank day. ‘The principal fishing
grounds were from 7 to 20 miles off St. Abb’s Head, and from 10 to 25 miles
off the Farne Islands. Of late years the latter fishing grounds have been very
much frequented by trawlers during the month of August, and fishermen
complain bitterly about damage to netting, and, also, that they are often
unable to shoot their nets on the grounds which they consider most suitable.
Evidently trawling has had an adverse effect on these grounds—at least
they are not so productive as they were some years ago.
Besides the 51,615 barrels of cured herrings exported direct, 36,208
were sent coastwise, and 9551 by rail to Leith for exportation to the Continent;
also 720 by rail to Glasgow for exportation to America.
The haddock fishing, though light throughout, yielded better results than
in 1910. The offshore fishing proved unproductive, and the large boats
worked on the inshore grounds for the greater part of the time. Line-caught
fish exhibited an increase of 2757 cwts. on the catch for the previous year,
and of 1170 cwts. on the average for the last 10 years. Haddocks realised
from 4s. to 31s. per box, the average price being 18s. 5d. per cwt., as com-
pared with 21s. 8d. in 1910.
The value of the shell fisheries was £351 above that for 1910. The crab
fishing during the latter part of the year was very successful.
As has been the case during the last three years, the principal employ-
ment of boatbuilders was the alterations in boats to be fitted up with motor
engines. Boatbuilding is at a standstill meantime. Coopers were fully
employed, and the prospect is fairly bright.
Seven crews prosecuted the early herring fishing from Irish ports. The
average earnings were £328 per crew, as against £70 in 1910. Only two
crews prosecuted the English early herring fishing, as compared with 43
crews 1n 1908. At the English autumn fishing three sail boats averaged
£149, 32 motor boats £309, and 8 steam drifters £736 per crew, the general
average earnings being £377, as compared with £336 in 1910. Several
crews lost heavily in netting, the average loss being about £25 per boat,
There were no casualties during the year.
[TABLE
192 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
TaBLe showing the Number of Boats employed in each Week during the
Herring Fishing Season of 1911, the Highest Shots and Weekly
Landings, with Prices obtained for Fresh and Cured Herrings.
Average
| Week Number of Boats. Highest Tota Prices he Average Prices of
Rae ended Shots. Be | Weak Fresh Cured Herrings.
“__ [Steam |Motor | Sail. Sail. eek |Herrings.
1911. | Crans. Crans. |Per Cran. Per Barrel.
ah ot:
13th May | 70 | 15 | 92 | 37 | 2,710 | 12 2
Mth :s 67 24 | 33 22 1,766 1 3
27th 69 31 50 30 2,937 21 0
3rd June 78 40 61 40 4,745 16 5 C. La. Full, 34s. 6d.
| 10th ,, | 102 | 31 | 70 43 5,848 12:1.4..,, fall; 32s. Od.
lith ,, 92 | 30 | 71 52 6,047 17 2 | ,, Mat. Full, 31s. 3d.
24th ,, 79 32 83 40 4,817 Tas », Mattie, 25s. 4d.
Ist July | 113 | 35 | 80 46 1} G000 Ld 87 19d) .. Te! pone SiR pel
8th ,, | 130 | 38 | 119 53. | 12,917 19 8 | ,, Spent, 18s. Od.
dat, ye 150 Bi | 190 60 11,102 Pa
2nd ,, | 119 | 32 | 113 60 | 16,628 a7 Y
| BSG Te o 143 38 | 151 65 19,740 17 0 Unbranded
Sth Aug. | 205 46 | 165 48 16,732 21 5 Early ts. to 18s,
ee ae 197 45 -| 175 70 21,720 20 11 Herrings,
19th , | 129 | 33 | 105 49 7,211 24 1
26th ,, 129 42 149 116 7,019 28 9
2nd Sept. | 136 35 128 170 11,638 a1 9
i eee 87 32 | 121 68 5,075 27 6
Davin Rosig,
Berwick, 10th January 1912. Fishery Officer.
Leith District.
The principal methods of fishing carried on in this district are steam
trawling and line, drift, seine, and bag-net fishing.
The industry pursued its usual course during the year, and, except for a
further marked improvement in the trawl catch, there was no notable feature.
The quantity of fish landed for the year was 429,832 cwts., and, including
shell fish, the value was £213,620, showing an increase of 54,614 cwts. and
£14,190 as compared with the preceding year’s returns, which increase is
practically all accounted for by the greater landings of the trawlers.
The trawl catch was the heaviest ever landed here, and it contributed 88
per cent. of the district tota! landings, the remainder being the contribution
of the sail boats operating in or near the Firth of Forth. There were, in all,
about 72 steam trawlers working from Granton, a decrease of eight vessels
from the number at work in the preceding year. Five trawlers were
wrecked and totally lost, and five sold out of the district in the course of the
year. About 60 of the trawlers usually made two landings per week, their
shots ranging from 20 to 80 boxes, and the remainder were generally weekly
voyagers whose shots ranged from 80 to 360 boxes, the latter being the heaviest
of the year. The vessels continued to work on the same areas as formerly,
obtaining the bulk of their catches from 5, 10, 20, to 80 miles in the radius
N.E. to S.E. from the May Island, and occasionally out to 160; while the
weekly voyagers worked out to 200 miles from the May, and occasionally off
Aberdeenshire, Orkney, and Shetland. There has been a remarkable increase
in the aggregate trawl vatch in the past two years, and its continued success
is shown in the further increase of this year, notwithstanding the fact that
there was a decrease in the fleet. It is notable, too, that the increase of
this year was nearly all in haddocks and codlings, which were generally of a
good marketable size, and it was fortunate that the very small haddocks
which were so prevalent during the preceding year did not this time appear
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 193
in such large numbers. During the greater part of the year the demand for
fish was uniformly good, so that. satisfactory prices were realised, and the
industry continued to prosper.
The herring fishery of this district is carried on principally in the Firth of
Forth from January to April, there being practically no important summer
herring fishing here. The year’s aggregate catch was 3291 crans, a decrease
of 1541 crans from the figures for the preceding year. The winter herring
fishing alone—the principal season—gave an average for the 40 to 50 yawls
employed in it of some 50 to 60 c¢rans, so it will be seen that the year’s
operations were very unsuccessful.
The fishermen of Cockenzie, Fisherrow, and a few Dunbar men, besides
actively engaging in the herring fishings at the Scottish north-east coast
stations in their season, take part as well in the English and Irish fishings.
This year 11 sail boats, 6 steamers, and 5 motor boats were employed at the
English fishing centres, and 6 sail boats at Ireland. Their aggregate catch
at these fishings was 5820 crans, and the earnings about £6810. In the
preceding year, when 39 of the local fleet were at these fishings, the catch
and earnings were about twice as much.
Within the last three years the sprat fishery of the Forth has assumed a
new importance. ‘This fishery has existed for many years with exceedingly
variable results, but always, up to three years ago, the fish were difficult to
dispose of, as there was only a small demand for them in this country.
Now, however, owing to the scarcity of real sardines and anchovies, the
sprat is preserved and sold under new names. In order to obtain supplies
three Swedish firms have established themselves at Newhaven, and the sprats
purchased there are prepared for transit, and finally preserved in Sweden
and Norway, principally for exportation. Consignments have also been
sent of late to Hamburg. No sprats appeared in the Forth in 1910, but
this year’s catch was fairly successful, and was, besides, of the finest quality
“ever seen. The total was close on 3000 crans, of which 2777 barrels were
exported to Norway, Sweden, and Germany.
For many years past the line fisheries of this district have been declining,
or at best have remained in a stationary position from year to year. While
this year’s results show a slight improvement, still, owing to the continued
scarcity of fish, this branch is not actively carried on, except at Cockenzie,
where, there being a plentiful supply of clams at hand for baiting, the
fishermen, as a rule, make fair earnings in the season when not engaged in
the more profitable pursuit of herrings.
The shell fisheries of the district are fairly important, the chief supplies being
crabs andclams. The value of the year’s produce is generally about £5000.
A considerable quantity of partially-cured codfish was brought into Leith
in course of the year from Iceland and Faroe by vessels belonging to these
islands, and by the regular trading steamers, and supplies of the same kind
were also brought from Hull and Grimsby. During the winter, too, frequent
consignments of Swedish fresh herrings were delivered at Granton by the
regular trading steamers, and supplies of Norwegian herrings came into the
district via Hull, the bulk of which was kippered and consumed locally.
Large shipments of cured herrings via Leith, principally to German and
Russian ports, were made by the weekly trading steamers continuously
throughout the year, but the export showed a decrease of 9679 barrels as
compared with the previous year’s total, and the export of fresh herrings also
slightly declined.
Hive local fishermen lost their lives by drowning. As five trawl vessels
and two steam drifters were wrecked and lost during the year, the loss under
this heading, estimated in all at £32,000, was greater than in any previous
year.
FisHEry OFFIcr, JAMES INGRAM,
LeitH, 18th January 1912, Fishery Officer.
194 Appendices to T'hirtieth Annual Report
Anstruther District.
The various branches of the fisheries which are carried on in Anstruther
district were attended during the past year with moderate success. Com-
pared with those of the preceding year, the returns for 1911 show a decrease
in both the quantity and value of fish landed. The falling off is referable
entirely to the summer herring fishing, which alone showed a shortage of
23,173 cwts. in quantity and £3061 in value. The majority of the fishermen
were, however, employed during the greater part of the year at fishings
outside the limits of the district, and, as these fishings yielded average
returns, it may be said that, taken as a whole, the year 1911 was fairly
remunerative for all concerned with the industry.
That the fishing industry is in a healthy condition is evidenced by the
fact that the capital invested therein continues to increase. Since 1906, the
total value of boats and vessels owned in this district has risen from
£111,729 to £176,922. During the past year six steam drifters were added
to the district fleet, and motor engines were installed in four large sailing
boats, while at the close of the year another steam drifter was being built
for local owners, and motors were being fitted in other three sailing boats.
On the other hand, the number of sailing boats is gradually falling off, and
as no large sailing boats have been built for district owners for some years,
it appears to be a question of a few more years when only vessels propelled
by mechanical power will be employed in prosecuting the herring fishing.
The winter herring fishing, which is the principal fishing carried on in this
district, has been declining for the past few years, but the returns for the
year just closed show a considerable increase in the landings, although,
unfortunately, there is very little increase in the value. Operations were
commenced about the beginning of the year, when herrings were obtained
close inshore between Buckhaven and Anstruther. As the season advanced
better takes were obtained on the usual fishing grounds between the May
Island and Fife Ness. A feature of the season, however, was the quantity
of herrings that were caught on the inshore and shallow waters by means of
anchored nets, and among the local fishermen there is a growing tendency to
use smaller-sized boats for this fishing. Unfortunately there was little
demand for the class of herrings that are obtained in this district, and prices
frequently were at a low level. The average price for the season was 16s.
per cran, compared with 21s. per cran for the season of 1910. With the
low prices the local curers were induced to cure a considerable portion of the
catch for Continental markets, but the venture did not prove profitable.
The summer herring fishing, as already stated, showed a large falling off,
which decrease is referable to the months of June and July. In these
months of the previous year a very successful fishing was carried on, but
during the early part of the past season herrings were less plentiful on the
fishing grounds off this coast. As the number of steam drifters increases
there is also a greater tendency for the vessels to land their catches at the
larger ports which are within reach of the fishing grounds. For the months
of August and September the catch was considerably greater than for the
corresponding months of 1910. The total catch for the four months—June
to September—amountedl to 9975 crans, against 16,020 crans for the corres-
ponding period of the preceding year. The herrings landed were generally
of indifferent quality, and only about one-fourth of the cure was presented
for the official brand.
Most of the local steam drifters were employed at great-line fishing during
April and May. The results were fairly satisfactory, the average earnings
for that season being about £60 per vessel better than for the same period of
1910. Practically all the catches were landed at the large fishing ports.
Small-liue fishing was carried on at only the smaller creeks in the district,
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 195
with moderate results. The catch of haddocks again showed an increase,
but that of cod and codlings was slightly less.
The plaice and codling net fishing as carried on at St. Andrews showed a
falling off. The catch of plaice was about the same as in former years, but
codlings exhibit a decrease of over 40 per cent.
The sparling fishing which is carried on in the River Tay continues to
decline. The total landings for the year amounted to only 113 ewts,
The crab and lobster fishing yielded improved results. The catch of crabs
was slightly less than for the preceding year, but, owing to a good demand
during the summer months, the value was considerably greater. Lobsters
showed an increase in numbers, and also in value. The demand for mussels
for bait is gradually falling off, and the output is declining. Whelk-gathering
also receives less attention.
Altogether 102 crews from this district were employed at herring fishing
on the English coast during autumn. The season yielded fair returns, the
average earnings per crew being considerably in advance of those for the
corresponding season of 1910. A pleasing feature of the season was that
the crews of sailing boats shared in the prosperity to a greater extent than
during the last few seasons. The number of sailing boats employed at this
fishing is, however, gradually getting less.
One district crew was employed for a few weeks at herring fishing on the
north coast of Ireland, but the results were not encouraging.
The boat-building trade continued dull, although it was slightly more
active than during 1910. Seven new boats, all of them second class, were
built in the district. The employment for coopers was steady. A con-
siderable number of barrels was seut from the district to Ireland for the
mackerel fishery.
Unfortunately three men lost their lives in connection with the district
fisheries—two through being knocked overboard or killed by the sail, and
one through falling overboard.
Nothing was done during the past year to improve the harbour accom-
modation in the district. The local Harbour Authorities are, however, alive
to the fact that the development of the district fisheries is retarded by the
want of a deep-water harbour. Several schemes have been prepared for a
central deep-water harbour for the three principal stations in the district—
Anstruther, Pittenweem, and St. Monans—but at the close of the year no
definite arrangements had been made.
Wiutiam Kear,
FISHERY OFFICE, Fishery Officer.
ANSTRUTHER, 5¢h January, 1912,
Montrose District.
Both in quantity and value the returns of fish landed in this district during
1911 were the best recorded for the past four years.
This improvement was brought about by better results being obtained at
drift-net fishing for herrings and bag-net fishing for sprats. Line fishing was
also slightly better than in the previous year, but the returns of trawl fish
exhibited a downward tendency. The value of shell fish landed was about
an average as compared with recent years.
There was an addition of one steam drifter, but, as one of the local
trawlers was lost at sea, the total number of steam fishing vessels belonging
to the district remains unaltered.
Four hoats were fitted with motor engines during the year, and two others
are now being similarly equipped.
The fleet of sailing boats continues to show a falling-off, A number of
N
196 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
the boats were sold, chiefly to Firth of Forth ports, for the prosecution of
the winter herring fishing, while a few others were either broken up or struck
off the fishing register as being unseaworthy.
There was also a corresponding decrease in the extent and value of fishing
gear and in the number of men employed on board sailing boats.
As stated in previous reports, this decrease is traceable to the unremune-
rative results obtained from the inshore fishings, and also to the fact that
the ordinary sailing boat is being outstripped by the more modern steam or
motor-propelled boat.
The sprat fishing in the Tay was the most successful for the past eight
years, ‘This fishing was carried on during January and the last three months
of the year, the best results being obtained in November. Prices varied
between 3s. and 17s. 6d. per cran, while the average worked out at about
8s. 6d. per cran. The catch was nearly all sent in a fresh state to the
English markets.
With the exception of 1907, the summer herring fishing of the past
season was the best recorded since the year 1903. The fishing commenced
early in June and continued to the end of August. One of the chief features
of the season was the frequent landings made by “K.Y.,” as well as other
steam drifters at Montrose. The depth of water at this port permitted those
vessels to come and go at any state of the tide, while the facilities for landing
their catches and taking in supplies of coals and water were not lost sight of
by the fishermen, For the three months—June, July, and August—the total
catch was 16,634 crans, as compared with 13,586 crans for the corresponding
period of the preceding year. Prices ranged from 5s. to 32s. per cran, the
average being 19s. 10d., as against 15s. 8d. per cran in 1910.
The landings up to the end of July were mostly of the ‘‘ Mattie” class,
but the herrings landed during August were of much better quality, with a
larger proportion of ‘‘ Full” fish than in recent years.
In the earlier part of the season some fair takes were got from 5 to 10
miles off Stonehaven; some shots were also brought from the ‘ Shauld”
water—16 miles off—but the bulk of the catch was obtained 30 to 60 miles
in a south-easterly direction from Montrose.
Small-line fishing was prosecuted throughout the year from the various
creeks in the district. Haddocks appeared to be rather more plentiful than
for the past few years, but stormy weather during the last two to three
months considerably interrupted the prosecution of this fishing. In com-
parison with the returns of the previous year the total results were rather
better, but fell far short of what could be desired.
The trawling industry is not meantime showing signs of further develop-
ment in this district. For the first nine months of the year 13 trawlers were
regularly employed, but, owing to one of these having been sunk early in
October, only 12 were engaged during the remainder of the year. The total
landings fell short by 5000 cwts. in quantity and nearly £5800 in value of
the figures for 1910. The total number of arrivals was 1314, with an
average catch per arrival of 51 cwts., and an average value of barely £26, as
compared with 1284 arrivals, 56 cwts., and £30 respectively in the preceding
year.
The returns of mussels landed were above those of 1910, but below those
of 1909.
Lobsters and crabs were less plentiful, but the value of the latter was
equal to that realised during the previous year.
Unclassified shell-fish showed practically no change, either in quantity or
value.
Coopers were regularly employed throughout the year, and have every
prospect of steady work for some time to come.
Fifty-nine sailing boats from this district prosecuted the herring fishing on
the north-east coast of England. The results, however, were far “from satis-
»”?
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. — 7
factory, as the average earnings amounted to only £66 per boat. None of
these boats proceeded further south than Scarborough.
In addition to the above sailing boats, five steam drifters and four motor
boats also participated in the herring fishing on the north-east coast of
England, and, with one exception (a motor boat), at Yarmouth or Lowestoft.
The =~ drifters realised an average of £578 and motor boats £304 per
vessel.
The estimated value of fishing gear lost or damaged during the period the
boats were engaged at the English fishing amounted to £765.
One of the crew of a Ferryden boat was knocked overboard by the sail
and drowned six miles off Whitby. On the Scottish coast also the loss of
four lives falls to be recorded through the foundering of a line fishing boat
one-and-a-half miles off Gourdon.
A local trawler was sunk near the mouth of the Tay, through colliding
with another trawler, but the crew were all saved.
The two fishery barometers in this district are in good working order.
Wo. NIsBET,
FIsHERY OFFICE, Fishery Officer.
MonrrosgE, 5tz January 1912.
Stonehaven District.
In comparing the results of the fisheries of this district with the previous
year’s, a decrease of 850 cwts. in the quantity of fish landed, but an increase
of £1303 in value, is observed. THerrings are responsible for the decrease in
catch, and haddocks and whitings for the increase in value.
There was very little change in the means of capture, apart from a slight
decrease in the extent and value of fishing gear. Six fishermen left the
district during the course of the year.
The herring fishing commenced at Stonehaven about the middle of June,
and throughout the season the boats belonging to Stonehaven landed most of
their catches at Aberdeen, on account of the better prices obtained there.
One feature of the fishing was the number of stranger boats hailing from the
Firth of Forth and Montrose district which landed their catches at Stone-
haven, where otherwise the fishing would have been a failure owing to the
local boats deserting the port. Some good catches were secured on the
inshore grouud from 5 to 10 miles off Catterline, and it is the first time for
years that herrings have béen got on that once prolific ground. The principal
grounds frequented were from 50 to 70 miles in a S8.E. direction. The
quality was on the whole good, and the average price realised was 16s. 6d.
per crau, compared with 13s, 1d. in 1910. Earnings of boats ranged from
£130 to £290, averaging about £200. The fishing closed about the end of
August, when most of the boats proceeded to Scarborough.
The usual number of boats started great-line fishing in April, but operations
were curtailed for several weeks owing to strong gales of wind prevailing.
The season was by no means a successful one, aud the shots of fish secured
were generally poor, cod and ling being extremely scarce on the grounds
frequented. The bulk of the fish caught was landed at Aberdeen, as fisher-
men considered that better prices were obtained there than at Stonehaven.
The best-fished boat made £120, while the average would be about £70 for
ten weeks. The landings of fair catches of surplus bait greatly augmented
earnings.
The small-line fishing receives most attention, and the catch of haddocks
and whitings landed was much better than it has been for some years past,
especially during the closing months of the year, The best takes were got
198 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
from 7 to 10 miles off Tod Head. The quality of the haddocks was superior
to any landed for a long time. A number of fisherwomen from Portlethen
and Downies now visit Stonehaven daily for supplies of fish, thereby creating
a better demand. Prices were fairly good.
The fishermen at Crawton, Catterline, and Shieldhill depend on the crab
and lobster fishing for their livelihood, but unfortunately both kinds of shell-
fish were scarcer than in 1910. ‘The fishermen consigned their catches to
market themselves, and returns were very satisfactory.
Most of the fish caught in the district is disposed of fresh and sold through-
out the surrounding districts.
The curing of herrings was carried on by practically one firm, all the others
giving their attention chiefly to kippering.
The number of barrels of herrings cured was slightly less than in the
previous year. Several parcels of early-cured herrings had to be consigned
to the Continent by curers themselves, and these in some cases are still un-
sold, and are likely to remain so, owing to their soft and oily nature.
Branding was a little better than in 1910, and the fish presented were
principally “ Full” fish, All were readily sold at good prices. No herrings
were exported direct, all going coastwise
There were 11 sailing boats at the English fishing, which fished mostly
from Scarborough, and arrived home in about eight weeks’ time, having met
with little success. Their earnings ranged from £25 to £185, and averaged
£66. The loss of netting was insignificant.
It is gratifying to state that no lives were lost in connection with the
district fisheries during the year.
The herring-net factory at Stonehaven is now under new management, and
the business has been considerably increased. A large addition to the
buildings at the Invercarron Works has been effected during the year, and
the number of hands employed has been increased by about 40.
A Provisional Order has been granted for the deepening and improving of
Stonehaven Harbour, and a commencement will soon be made with the
deepening, which, when completed, will be a great boon to fishermen in
enabling them to discharge their catches at all states of the tide. The loan
given by the Development Commissioners has been greatly appreciated by
the fishing community, and the Town Council have agreed to pledge the rates
as a guarantee for the repayment of the loan.
The two fishery barometers in this district are in good working order.
JAMES DONALDSON,
FISHERY OFFICE, Fishery Officer.
ABERDEEN, 11th January 1912.
Aberdeen District.
The various branches of the fisheries were prosecuted with exceptional
regularity during the year under review. The weather throughout was
remarkably good, which conduced to steady fishing operations, but results
generally could only be classified as moderately good from a financial stand-
point. The catch of all kinds of fish landed (including those of foreign
vessels, which made numerous landings), shows an increase of 256,457 cwts.
in quantity and £992 in value when compared with the figures for 1910,
so that the year’s landings constitute a record for the district. Improved
catches of cod, codling, and haddocks were chiefly accountable for the
increases.
In regard to the means of capture, sailing boats continue to show declining
returns in the number of fishermen, boats, and in value of fishing gear,
while steam fishing vessels show an increase of 10 vessels, 111 fishermen,
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 199
and £2714 in the value of fishing material. Several trawlers were sold to
Portuguese, Japanese, and Swedish owners during the year, and six vessels
were wrecked. These vessels were replaced by 19 new vessels of a larger
type, fitted with up-to-date equipment, and valued at £114,000.
Reviewing the year’s operations in connection with the trawling industry,
the number of arrivals made shows an increase of 410 compared with 1910.
The most outstanding features of the year were the increased landings from
home and Icelandic waters, the unusual catch of herrings from the North
Sea grounds, and the low prices realised for fish. In home waters fishing
frequently proved unremunerative owing to the difficulty experienced in
locating fish, whereby voyages were unduly prolonged. Long-voyage
trawlers found the north-western grounds again unproductive at certain
periods. The best catches of fish were obtained in the vicinity of Fair Isle,
and in Shetland waters. Short-voyage trawlers also experienced a scarcity
of fish on the inshore grounds during the early summer, and consequently
were obliged to resort to more distant grounds. Owing to the intense heat
in summer, al] vessels made shorter voyages than usual in order to land their
catches in as good condition as possible. The most successful vessel grossed
for the year £6850, but, generally speaking, the individual earnings of
trawlers were considerably under the previous year’s average, main!y owing
to the poorer prices realised for fish. Several new records were established,
principally by local vessels arriving from Icelandic waters, among them being
the highest value realised for any single catch (£730), and the heaviest single
catch (114 tons). The average catch per arrival was 170°7 cwts., and value
8s. 11¢d. per cwt., as contrasted with 150°9 cwts. and 10s. 64d. per ewt. in
1910. Some 30 trawlers were laid up in summer for a short time owing to
poor markets consequent upon the deterioration of the fish in the intense
heat. In July and August no less than 9231 cwts. of fish were disposed of
for manure, and for the year 14,896 cwts.—mostly small haddocks. For
some time in autumn great complaints were made by a section of the trade
in regard to the landing of small plaice by short-voyage trawlers, but the
matter was not so serious as represented, the plaice being of a much larger
size than those landed in former years. The enormous quantities of small
haddocks landed and sold for manure, or thrown overboard at sea, is a more
serious matter, and one which stands in greater need of being remedied.
The catch from Faroese waters shows an increase in quantity of 6613
cwts., but a decrease in value of £3672, compared with that of 1910. The
fishing proved unprofitable to local vessels, owing to scarcity of fish and
prolonged voyages caused by stormy weather. English vessels landed a large
proportion of the catch from those waters.
The Iceland fishing was a record one, exceeding the previous year’s catch
by 181,635 cwts. in quantity and £33,306 in value. The heaviest landings
were made by German trawlers, who landed fish during the whole year
without cessation from that area, and never previously have they landed so
much fish in the autumn and winter months asthey did during 1911. Local
trawlers only fish at Iceland for about four months of the year. A noticeable
feature, in comparing the work of local trawlers with that of Germans, is that
the latter invariably accomplish the voyage in a considerably shorter space of
time than the former, and, as a rule, land their fish in much better condition,
thereby receiving from 2s. to 3s. per score more for their fish than local
vessels. A new departure was instituted by Bookless Brothers in curing the
catch of their trawlers and of four English vessels on board a chartered steamer
anchored oa the fishing ground at Iceland, and of despatching the fish to
market for sale in a half-dried state. The venture is said to have yielded
encouraging results. The quantity of fish landed by foreign trawlers was
308,072 cwts., valued at £73,543, against 219,425 cwts. and £63,196 in 1910.
Arrivals show an increase of 48. Six Faroe smacks landed fish to the
amount of 8780 cwts., which realised £2863.
200 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
A very successful herring fishing was engaged in by trawlers in the North
Sea, near the Dogger Bank, from September to the end of November. In
all, 4278 crans, valued at £4756, were landed, while, in addition, heavy
catches were regularly landed in Germany. One vessel grossed over £800 ~
for three shots sold within a month at Altona. Prices realised at Aberdeen
were from 14s. to 33s. per cran, while at Altona prices ruled from 37s. to
56s. per cran, The quality at first was good, but latterly the herrings were
landed in three selections, and some of them were no bigger than sprats. A
special net was introduced a few years ago for the capture of herrings, and
its main feature is the smallness of the mesh in the cod-end, which measures
only two inches from knot to knot, so that the minutest fish cannot escape.
This is the smallest-meshed net that can be manufactured of trawl-net twine.
The landing of such small fish is much to be deprecated, and the only
method of preventing the capture of immature fish by trawlers is to raise the
minimum size of mesh permissible in the cod-end to 4 or 44 inches from
knot to knot.
Steam line fishing was conducted on a much larger scale than formerly.
Besides the ordinary fleet of liners, 22 trawlers were fitted out with lines
during the summer, but, unfortunately, the venture did not prove a
remunerative one. The scarcity of halibut on the famous Porcupine Bank,
off the west coast of Ireland, and the prevalence of dogfish on the north-
western grounds, contributed greatly to the non-success of the fishing.
Although the catch of fish landed shows an increase of 34,204 cwts, in
quantity and £10,196 in value, the earnings of vessels all over were not
nearly so good as in preceding years. The best-fished vessel grossed for the
season £4400, Stranger vessels landed a considerable proportion of the
year’s catch,
The small-line fishing returns show a slight improvement upon the previous
year’s catch, but the industry is receiving less attention as time goes on.
Sail great-line fishing is now entirely given up by local fishermen, and any
landings made were by stranger crews. Nothing was done at cod-net fishing,
aud fishermen are offering their gear for sale.
An early start was made at the herring fishing, which was begun in May,
and was fairly prosperous until the middle of July, after which date herrings
became scarce, so that the steam drifters began to leave for the English
fishing at Blyth and Hartlepool. Although the fishing slightly improved
again in August, the fleet was considerably reduced. With a keen demand by
tinning firms, the prices of herrings rose too high for curing purposes, and
several of the largest firms practically closed their premises. The season was a
fairly good one to fishermen, but curers barely cleared working expenses, which
are now a heavy item. The earnings made by steam drifters ranged from
£500 to £1100, averaging about £650, and by sailing boats from "£136 to
£280, averaging £195, The average price realised per cran was 23s. 6d.,
compared with 20s. 6d. per cran in 1910. The quality of the herrings varied
greatly in the early part of the season, but in August fish of very good
quality were landed from the grounds 30 to 40 miles S,E. from Girdleness.
As usual, a heavy business was done in despatching white fish fresh to
market, and until recently the bulk of the fish was sent to market on commis-
sion, but the business has now developed into a regular customer trade. The
‘‘Klondyking” of herrings was not carried on so extensively as during
previous seasons, the principal buyers having removed their steamers to Wick
district, so that most of the herrings freshed were consumed locally.
Curing for Continental markets started early in May, but the number of
barrels of herrings cured was considerably less than in 1910. Curers
experienced great difficulty in disposing of their early-cured herrings, which
they were latterly obliged to consign to market themselves. A steady business
was done in the tinning and kippering of herrings almost all the year round,
supplies coming from other districts in winter. About 2000 crans of
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 201
Norwegian herrings, which came via steamer from Hull, were kippered in
spring. A small cargo of 217 crans came direct from Norway. Five
thousand two hundred barrels of ungutted herrings were received from Yar-
' mouth for making into “reds,” chiefly for the Mediterranean markets. The
quantity of cod, etc., cured greatly exceeded any previous year’s cure, but
the quality of the cod when dried was disappointing tocurers. ‘The filleting
of almost all kinds of round fish shows a steady development, and a
considerable quantity of codlings and haddocks so prepared are iow exported
to South Africa and Mediterranean ports, mostly unsmoked. For home
consumption most of the filleted fish are dipped in a vegetable dye called
“ Annatto,” which gives them the appearance of having been smoked, but the
best qualities are lightly smoked. About 4150 barrels of roes were cured
for the sardine fisheries in France, and two schooner cargoes were exported
direct. Several of the German trawlers sent their roes to Hamburg by
trading steamer.
The exportation of herrings to Continental markets did not commence till
August, and a feature of the year was that almost all the herrings were
despatched in part cargoes to other districts to load up. The exportation of
cured dried cod and ling shows an increase of 23,726 cwts. sent to Spanish
and South American markets. Fish formerly sent to Glasgow by rail for
shipment abroad are now shipped in larger quantities via Liverpool, London,
and Hamburg steamers. The demand for dried fish was very good this
season, and prices ruled from £19 to £24 per ton for cod; ling, £26 to £27 ;
haddocks and tusk, £18 to £20; and saithe, £12 to £14. The North Sea
fish realised the best prices.
There were 42 steam drifters employed in prosecuting the herring fishing
at English ports, and, on the whole, they were well pleased with results,
Their earnings ranged from £299 to £1600, averaging £685. The loss of
netting sustained was about £300.
Owing to the slack fishing on the East Coast, coopers were not nearly so
regularly employed as in the previous year, and the output of barrels
shows a decrease of 29,799.
The shipbuilding industry was fairly brisk, 13 more steam fishing vessels
—mostly trawlers—having been launched than in 1910.
The damage to and loss of steam fishing vessels was pretty heavy, but the
loss of life was small. A sad occurrence happened at the village of Downies
early in the year, a small-line boat foundering about a mile offshore, whereby
three brothers lost their lives. The permission granted by the Board to two
trawlers to drag for the bodies was greatly appreciated by the community.
The large scheme of harbour improvements meantime being carried on at
‘Torry is progressing favourably. Dock No. 1, which is nearing completion,
is the first of a series of four docks for the accommodation of steam fishing
vessels in winter, and for the discharging of herrings in summer. When
completed the docks will be of great advantage to fishermen.
FIsHERY OFTIce, JAMES DONALDSON,
ABERDEEN, 13th January 1912. Fishery Officer.
Peterhead District.
The success which attended the fishing industry throughout the year 1911
may be considered on the whole good, although the home herring fishing,
on which so much depends, could not be pronounced satisfactory. This,
however, was mitigated to a considerable extent by the excellent results
obtained from the English herring fishing. Fishermen, curers, and workers
of all descriptions benefited largely from the latter, and the earnings derived
202 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
therefrom made the year a prosperous one to allconcerned. The total value
of all kinds of fish landed in the district was, in round figures, almost
£200,000, which, though a drop of £30,000 from the previous year, is
considered highly satisfactory. The herring fishing, which is the staple
industry of the fishermen, fish-curers, and others, was followed all the year
round in Scotland, England, and Ireland; therefore the prosperity of the
industry cannot be gauged by the results as shown in the returns.
The means of capture maintain their usual progressive position, and the
total value, which includes the vessels and all the fishing material, shows an
increase of £17,057 on the previous year. Eight steam drifters and one
trawl vessel were added to the fleet during the year. The steam drifters are
of the smaller size, and constructed of wood. They range in value from
£2200 to £2400. As herring fishing boats, the steel vessels, of which a
considerable number were built three or four years ago, are not now finding
so much favour with the fishermen, owing to their great cost and other
drawbacks. They, however, serve a double purpose, being well adapted for
steam line fishing, for which their size and equipment specially fit them.
The small steam drifter of about 80 feet keel, and constructed of wood, is
considered the most suitable for herring fishing, as, apart from its lower
initial cost, which is one-third less than that of the larger steel vessel, greater
advantages are claimed for it in the way of economy.
The sail boats, especially those of the first class, are fast disappearing from
the register, 12 having been cancelled during the year, while a few more
are almost unfit for sea, and there is no probability of any of them being
replaced.
In recent years there has been a great tendency to commence the great
summer herring fishing in the middle of May, but the season of 1911 pro-
vided the earliest commencement yet experienced, a practically general start
having been made in the beginning of that month. For several years after
the advent of steam drifters a limited number of crews did exceptionally well
in the early part of the season in supplying fresh buyers and kipperers, but
the catching power is now so great that more herrings have been caught
during the past three or four years prior to the old recognised time for
beginning the fishing than during the regular season, so that when the needs
of those engaged in freshing and kippering are supplied curing bas to be
resorted to, with the result that the Continental markets are continually
glutted with immature fish. The Continental buyers having suffered so
badly over their transactions in the early herrings of 1910, were determined
to stand aloof from the early and immature stuff of 1911, with the result
that a close time had to be resorted to in the third week of May. This
exceptionally early commencement might possibly, under ordinary conditions,
have worked out well enough for both fishemmen and curers, but the
conditions under which operations commenced were somewhat abnormal.
Catches were heavy to begin with, and Continental importers, when the
season began, were in the position of having on hand large supplies of Irish,
English, and Scotch (West Coast) winter-cured herrings, and, as a con-
sequence, this increased the determination of the Continental buyers to
refrain from buying the early immature herrings of the season of 1911.
Notwithstanding a week’s close time, almost 20,000 crans were landed in
the month of May, but neither fishermen nor curers benefited from the
catches of that month, as, in addition to the immature nature of the fish,
the excessive heat checked the consumption in the Continental markets.
The first week of June saw the heaviest landings of the season, and this,
combined with the fact that curers were compelled to retain their May cure,
brought the price for the green article down to an average of 7s. per cran.
This was the lowest average for the season, for immediately thereafter a
shortage in the catch began to make itself felt, and the prices to fishermen
gradually rose to 20s. and 30s. per cran. The opening week of July
of the Fishery board for Scotland. _ 2038
experienced a further shortage, and, indeed, throughout the rest of the season
the supply was far from being equal to the demand.
Throughout the whole season the average number of vessels operating
showed very little change from the previous year. The Moray Firth and
Firth of Forth again furnished large contingents, and, altogether, there was
an average of 350 craft, made up of 160 steam drifters, 188 sail boats, and
2 motor boats. The average number of crans obtained by cach vessel works
out at 549 crans, or 108 crans per boat less than in 1910. The earnings of
the steam drifters showed a considerable falling off from the previous year,
the average being £743, against £1029 in 1910. By comparison, the
earnings of the sail boats were much better, the average being £350, against
£367 for the previous year. Fine weather prevailed throughout the whole
season, and the principal grounds being comparatively near ihe land, from
30 to 70 miles, very little extraordinary expenditure was incurred by either
steam or sailing boats.
The demand for the green article has been increasing at Peterhead year
by year, and during the past few seasons, new curers, consisting chiefly of
fishermen who have saved some money by their drifters, have entered the
field, so that, including the established curers, kipperers, and fresh buyers,
there were almost one hundred buyers in all competing at the fish mart.
Rarely, if ever, was it possible to supply all these buyers in one day. The
want of sufficient supplies not only inflated prices and adversely affected the
curers, but fish workers also. Though the curers secured the early herrings
at a fairly low figure, the formation of a combine by the principal Libau
buyers against such herrings must have entailed considerable loss to the
majority of the trade. When the fishing commenced considerable stocks
were on hand, in marked contrast to the previous year, when the
season opened with a practically clear market. The spell of great heat,
which made the transport of herrings almost impossible, also teld against
the curers.
The placlng on the market of a supply of Crown branded herrings had a
reviving effect, but at the period when the herrings became eligible for the
brand the catches fell away considerably, and the proportion which received
the Crown brand was small in relation to the total catch. The quantity
branded, however, was much about the same as in the previous year.
‘* Blank selling” was scarcely meutioned among the local members of the
trade as far as the home season was concerned, but this speculative way of
dealing was still carried on in England to a considerable extent.
For a number of years past the line fishing has been characterised as a
dwindling industry. During the year under review the tide of adversity
turned, and the limited number of fishermen at work had the most remunera-
tive year they have had for a long time past. The fleet of small-line boats
is, therefore, likely to be increased, and the number of fishermen conducting
operations to be largely augmented.
The English herring fishing proved remarkably successful, and each section
of the trade reaped a rich harvest. Owing to the shortage of herrings during
the Scottish season curers entered upon operations under more favourable
auspices than usual, and realised good profits from their dealings. The most
remarkable feature in connection with the English fishing was the com-
paratively short time the season lasted, the transactions in six or seven weeks
more than equalling those of the five months’ season at Peterhead.
The only unsatisfactory element in connection with the English fishing
was the great loss of netting caused by fouling and weiglit of fish. It is
estimated that the total loss amounted to about £8000.
The phenomenal success of the English herring fishing created a great
demand for barrels, with the result that the whole of the stocks were cleared
out, employment for coopers throughout the year 1912 being thereby ensured.
The boat-building industry has been in a languishing state for several
204. Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
years past, and the year 1911 showed no improvement. Only one
steam drifter was built during the year, but another is in process of
construction.
In connection with the district fisheries only one fatality occurred during
the year, a young man being drowned through falling into the harbour.
Wa LrtTerR Durr,
PETERHEAD, 6th January 1912. Fishery Officer.
Fraserburgh District.
In reviewing the result of the fishing industry in its principal branches,
the year 1911 may be briefly described as an average one when compared
with the past few years. The average catch of herrings for the past four
years has been slightly over 200,000 crans, a quantity which would have
been considered very satisfactory in bygone days, but which, owing to the
increase in catching, and especially curing power, is inadequate to the needs
of the trade as it is now conducted.
From the fishermen’s point of view the year was again a prosperous one,
more especially when the result of the English herring fishing is taken into
account. Fishworkers and coopers also had a fairly good year, and while
most of the curers went South with little or no profit on their Scottish transac-
tions, the result of the English fishing would enable them to finish the year
with a favourable balance.
Four steam drifters were added to the fleet, while 29 sail boats were
struck off the register, most of which were old boats worn out, or smaller-
sized boats of the various classes. There was no change in the number of
motor boats. One motor boat was wrecked on the West Coast. A crew
had the motor removed, being dissatisfied with it, while motors were intro-
duced into two boats belonging to Rosehearty. :
The value of boats and fishing gear remains about the same as in the
previous year, the value of the additional steam drifters almost balancing the
depreciation of the whole fleet of boats.
Several attempts were made at the winter herring fishing, but the result
proved an entire failure.
The summer herring fishing began on the 5th May. This was considered
by curers too early a commencement, especially after their experience of the
previous year’s early cured herrings, and also because a considerable quantity
of the former season’s cure still remained on the Continent to be disposed of.
After a week’s fishing, when fish were plentiful, but of poor quality, and
very low prices prevailed, fishermen resolved on a week’s close time, which
was carried out. Another start was made on the following week, when a
pitiful state of matters prevailed, about 8000 crans being landed, of which
1160 crans were disposed of for manure at ls, 6d. per cran, besides about
1600 crans which were thrown into the Bay. The average price for the
May catch was 5s. 7d. per cran. With the advent of June the quality had
improved ; the Continental market had also improved, and although a con-
siderable quantity was landed, curing had become general, and the average
price for that month was 15s. 4d. per cran, July showed a further improve-
meut in quality, and, with a very moderate catch, the result was that the
average price per cran for that month rose to 28s. 9d. Towards the middle
of August the catches showed considerable quantities of spent fish, and from
that time until the season ended the proportion of spent fish increased. The
average price for the August catch was 23s. 8d., and for September 18s. 1d.
per cran.
Fishermen have talked a good deal about getting a compulsory close time
before another season begins, but it appears they have the matter entirely in
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 205
their own hands; and while it is admitted that there is a demand for a small
quantity of these early herrings for freshing, kippering, or tinning purposes,
there is little or no demand for such an article for curing for the Continental
markets. The experience of this season should therefore show fishermen that
it is entirely against their own interests to persist in catching herrings in
such large quantities, and for which, at such an early date, no remunerative
price can be obtained. There is also a general opinion. that these very early
commencements break up the shoals, and thereby prevent the ordinary
quantity being got when the fish are of good quality, and would fetch good
prices. With the exception of two or three days in July, when a few shots
were got inshore, all the catch was got on the offshore fishing grounds.
The average price for herrings landed by steamers was 22s. 10d. per cran, for
motor boats 20s., for sail boats 19s. 6d., and the average price for the whole
catch 21s. per cran. During the fishing 826 telegrams were sent to other
districts giving, at the time of despatch, the catch, range of prices, etc., while
398 telegrams were received from other districts and exhibited in the Fish-
market. These telegrams are very much appreciated and relied on by the
whole trade.
The weather during the whole season was remarkably fine, and very warm
during July and August.
Exports of cured herrings went on steadily during the season. A feature
of the direct exports now is, that cargoes are loaded at two or more ports,
and whole cargoes loaded at one port have now become the exception.
Besides the direct exports, about 25,000 barrels were sent coastwise or by
rail to other ports for export.
The earnings of steam drifters will compare favourably with those of any
former year. Motor boats also did well, but while some of the sail boats
had good earnings, others did poorly.
At the English herring fishing the whole fleet of steam drifters was em-
ployed, and, with the exception of one vessel which tried the West Coast
fishing, the motor boats also were at Yarmouth or Lowestoft. Only ten sail
boats went to England. Steam drifters and motor boats returned with very
good earnings. One or two of the sail boats scarcely earned enough to pay
expenses. A fisherman belonging to the district was knocked overboard and
drowned off Yarmouth. The loss of fishing gear at the English fishing was
less than in the former year, being estimated at about £1800.
Three native fishermen were drowned during the course of the summer
herring fishing. One motor boat was totally wrecked while fishing on the
West Coast; otherwise, the loss of and damage to fishing gear was less than
in the previous year.
The quantity: of fish caught by small lines shows an improvement on the
former year, while the quantity caught by great lines is steadily on the
decrease. A Gamrie crew landed several shots of net-caught cod, all of
which were in a spawning condition. Several local crews tried this method
of fishing, but with poor results.
The number of whole barrels made in the district was slightly less than in
the previous year, but the number of half-barrels shows an increase.
Twenty cargoes of fishery stock were sent to England, 15 cargoes to
Shetland, 11 cargoes to Orkney, 1 to Castlebay, and 10 cargoes of tinned
herrings were sent to London, while 17 cargoes of fishery salt and 14 cargoes
of staves and hoops were imported.
Navigation classes for fishermen have been held during the past three
winters at five centres in the district, and 318 fishermen have attended these
classes, of whom 6 obtained certificates of competency as extra skippers, 138
obtained certificates of competency as skippers, and 50 obtained-certificates of
competency as seccnd hands; besides which, 168 fishermen have got service
certificates as skippers and 98 as second hands. The teaching of navigation
is a subject in which fishermen have taken a keen interest, and the various
206 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
School Boards in the district have given every facility to enable them to
attend these classes.
Stormy weather retarded the progress of the harbour extension works
towards the end of the year, and the new harbour will therefore not be
available for next summer herring fishing.
FIsHeRY OFFICE, GEORGE CORMACK,
FRasEREURGH, 8th January 1912. Fishery Officer.
Banff District.
The results of the fishing during 1911 were fairly satisfactory and
remunerative to all concerned. Within the limits of the district line
fishing was prosecuted more vigorously and successfully than for some years
back, haddocks especially being plentiful and good. The herring fishing
was apparently commenced too early in the season, with the result that
quantities of small immature herrings were landed unfit for either kippering
or curing. Shoals were broken up, too, diminishing the yield at a later and
more profitable time. However, fishermen generally do not now depend on
the success of this home fishing, which is only prosecuted regularly by a
very small fleet of boats, augmented by an occasional shot from vessels
coming home for a week-end visit. The Shetland and Fast Coast fishings
proved satisfactory to most of the steam drifters, and some sail boats did
very well at Stronsay, Orkney. In England also results were good,
benefiting both fishermen and curers, and using up large stocks of barrels,
thereby providing employment for coopers who would otherwise have been
short of work. It will therefore be seen that fishermen have little cause for
complaint, and curers do not hesitate to say that kippering did very well
and curing might have been worse. No new methods in the curing of fish
were introduced during the year, and freight rates remain practically
unchanged. A new feature in connection with the fishing industry here was
the laying down of a patent slip near the boat-building yard in Macduff.
This has been a great convenience for fishermen in overhauling and repairing
their vessels.
There was a slight increase in the number of fishing vessels belonging to
the district. The gradual yearly reduction in sail boats was more than made
up by steam drifters, which are steadily increasing in number. Twenty-one
steamers were added to the fleet, the greatest annual increase since their
introduction, and there is every prospect of a still further increase next year.
The number of motor boats remained unchanged. Owing to the non-success
of the winter herring fishing during the last few years, fishermen this year
gave it no attention, and the only herrings landed (26 crans) were by boats
returning from the West Coast. The summer herring fishing began on Ist
May, and continued to the end of August. At first it was only moderately
successful, but towards the end of May and throughout the month of June
the supply was too abundant for kippering, and the herrings, being soft and
unkeepable, were not suitable for curing for exportation. Consequently
curers were not inclined to risk curing to any extent at so early a date, and
on several occasions fishermen had to discharge their fish into the sea. In
July and August the fishing was less successful, but the herrings were better
as regards size and quality, although still not up to the desired standard. In
May and June prices were lower, and in July to the end of the season were
on the whole better, than those of the preceding year. The average price for
the season was 17s. 4d. per cran, against 16s. 5d. in 1910, and the total
catch was about 1000 crans short of the previous year. The herrings
kippered and freshed were sent to Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham,
while those cured gutted went mostly to Stettin, Danzig, and Konigsberg.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 207
Line fishing was more successful than for some years back. It was prose-
cuted well into the spring by a fair fleet of boats, and again at the close of
the herring fishing an early commencement was made at autumn fishing.
From the beginning of September right on to the end of the year it was
very successfully carried on by a larger fleet of boats than usual, as a number
of fishermen, instead of going to England, remained at home and engaged
in this fishing. Weather conditions were generally favourable, comparatively
little interruption being experienced. Haddock fishing, which accounts for
the increase, was the best for several years. The fish consisted largely of
medium and small haddocks of excellent quality. Fishermen state that
there is a fair appearance of haddocks, and that, provided trawlers keep
away, prospects are favourable. About half the catch was smoked, and the
rest sent off fresh, chiefly to Glasgow. A considerable part was, as usual,
disposed of in the locality, principally by women.
Cod-net fishing was prosecuted by about the same number of boats as last
year, but with less sucvess, the catch being little more than half that of the
previous year. Cod appear to be getting scarcer on the grounds in this
locality. The Whitehills fishermen did remarkably well fishing with nets
for soles and plaice, which are caught near the shore off the village. They
are sent to Birmingham, Manchester, and Glasgow. The earnings of the
crews ranged from £60 to £120 for a period of about twelve weeks.
Shell-fish fishing, carried on at Gardenstown, Macduff, and Whitehills,
shows an increase. The varieties obtained are whelks, lobsters, and crabs,
chiefly the latter. The whelks, which are not plentiful, are gathered by
young folks and bought for consignment to London.
There was an increase in the number of steamers at the English and Jrish
fishings, but very few sail boats went to the former, and none at all to the
latter fishing. The earnings of steamers in England ranged from £400 to
£800, a few making about £1000, and sailers £180 to £260, while at the
Irish fishing steamers made from £100 to £350. Boat-builders were fairly
busy during the year. Thirteen small boats were built for line fishing, but
the chief occupation was constructing steam drifters, of which 20 were
launched. Prospects are good for the coming year, as there are already a
number of orders on hand for drifters.
There was no loss of life in connection with the fisheries of the district,
and the damage to gear in Scottish waters was comparatively light. In
England there was a good deal of loss of and damage to netting, some crews
losing a considerable part of their fleet by fouling.
The three fishery barometers are well looked after.
FIsHERY OFFICE, JAMES FARQUHARSON,
Macopurr, 5th January 1912. fishery Officer.
Buckie District,
On the whole, the year 1911 was one of prosperity to the fishermen, both
those who were employed at home and those who worked from other districts.
The landings of line fish in the district continue to make steady progress
yearly, notably in haddocks and codlings, the former showing an increase in
quantity and value of 4823 cwts. and £2524 over the preceding year. The
total quantity and value of all kinds of fish landed during the year shows an
increase of 9387 cwts. and £4489.
The means of capture returns show an increase of 11 steam drifters upon
last year’s figures, but a decrease of eight sail boats. The increase in the
value of boats and fishing material combined amounts to £22,992.
The majority of the district fishermen derive the greater part of their
earnings from herring fishing in other districts, being much in evidence at
208 Appentices to Thirtieth Annual Report
~/
all the principal fishing centres in Scotland, England, and Ireland. During
the first three months of the year steam drifters are employed on the Irish
coast, making Buncrana and Downings Bay their principal fishing centres.
In the summer months the area of their operations extends from Shetland to
Aberdeen, the bulk of the fleet preferring Shetland and Orkney to the East
Coast, owing to the less congested state of the harbours in the northern
waters. At the close of the summer season the whole fleet return home to
refit for the English coast, 247 steam drifters and 30 sail boats leaving (in
1911) for that coast in September and remaining there until the close of the
year.
From a financial point of view the steam drifters had a fairly successful
year ; they made good earnings during the summer season, and also had a
good season at the English fishing. It is estimated that their average
earnings at the different fishing stations at which they were employed during
the year amounted to £1650 per vessel.
The herring fishing in the district was commenced early in May by a
number of sail boats, which continued at work until about the middle of July,
when they left for other districts to fish. The fishing after that date fell off
considerably, and was practically confined to boats coming home for week-
end visits. Most of the catch was brought from grounds 18 to 20 miles
N.E. of Buckie, the greater part being landed in June and July. The
herrings were of an inferior quality during the first part of the season, being
of a soft, oily nature, and owing to the extreme heat the fishermen in some
instances had difficulty in getting them disposed of. The number of barrels
presented for the official brand was small in proportion to the quantity of
herrings landed, but this is accounted for by the early beginning, the inferior
quality, and the early termination of the season.
The small-line fishing for haddocks, it is gratifying to observe, has shown
a marked improvement. It was prosecuted by from 40 to 50 small boats in
the autumn months of the year, and, as already mentioned, tlie gross landings
show a considerable increase over last year’s figures. Prices were also
remunerative to those fishermen employed, one boat having earned £286
since September.
Great-line fishing has been superseded by the newer method of cod nets in
the capture of cod fish, and 5 steam drifters and 27 sail boats were employed
at this mode of fishing during the spring months. The fishing grounds were
principally in the shallow waters of the Moray Firth, from Tarbat Ness to
Helmsdale, and good catches were obtained. The total quantity taken by
cod nets was 9560 cwts., valued at £4502.
The boatbuilding trade was fairly busy during the year, eight vessels being
launched, five of which were for local crews and three for other districts. In
addition to the vessels built at home, six steel vessels were built elsewhere
for district fishermen at a cost of £3400 each. A good many orders for
vessels, both wood and steel, have been placed in the hands of builders to be
ready for the coming season, the steel-built vessel being preferred to the
wooden one although costing £800 more.
' Barrel-making was carried on at Cullen, Portknockie, Findochty, and
Buckie, and coopers were fully employed. A number of them are now
employed for a considerable portion of the year at herring curing.
The work of enlarging and improving the harbour at Buckie has been in
progress during the year, and an extension of 100 feet to the North Pier has
been completed. A considerable length for the new dock has also been built,
and excavations for deepening the new harbour are in progress, which, when
completed, will greatly add to the accommodation of the port.
The navigation classes opened for the convenience of fishermen continue
to be held at all the creeks in the district. They are well attended by a
considerable number of men and boys, who are all very anxious to obtain
their certificates of seamanship.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. | 209
The loss of and damage to fishing material in Scottish waters was moderate,
but on the English and Irish coasts it is estimated that the loss sustained
amounted to £70 per boat, or a total of £15,290. Two steam drifters were
run into and sunk, one in Wick Bay and the other in Yarmouth River.
Fortunately, they were both floated again and repaired. Two men lost their
lives during the year through falling overboard.
TaBLE showing, for the past five years, the Increase in the number of Steam
Drifters to the District, their Tonnage and Value, Value of Fishing Gear,
Area of Netting, and Length of Bush and Buoy Ropes.
Fishin Total Area of | Bush and
Beery Ronee (enone | ay ali: san Value. Nets. |Buoy Ropes.
No. £ £ £ Sq. Yards. Yards.
1907 | 168 | 3760 | 423,550 | 61,591 | 485,141 | 14,112,000 | 665,280
1908 | 208 | 5033 | 520,000 | 75,832 | 595,832 | 17,472,000 | 823,680
1909 | 219 | 5372 | 547,500 | 82,086 | 629,586 | 19,053,000 | 867,240
1910 | 236 | 5950 | 590,000 | 88,524 | 678,524 | 21,002,400 | 934,560
1911 | 247 | 6332 | 617,500 | 92,134 | 709,634 | 21,657,000 | 978,120
TABLE showing, for the past five years, the Decrease in Sail Boats, their
Tonnage and Value, Value of Fishing Gear, Area of Nets, and Length
of Bush and Buoy Ropes.
= Fishing} Total Area of Bush and
ee ee one: 3) Value. Gear. | Value. Nets. |Buoy Ropes.
No. Eg £ 5 Sq. Yards Yards.
1907 | 542 | 16,179 | 153,087 | 84,720 | 237,807 | 19,248,000 | 1,299,240
1908 | 498 | 15,210 | 140,426 | 77,909 | 218,335 | 17,664,000 | 1,192,320
1909 | 443 |} 13,308 | 120,185 | 68,799 | 188,984 | 15,456,000 | 1,043,280
1910 |} 439 | 13,152 | 119,751 | 67,028 | 186,779 | 15,574,200 | 1,014,120
1911 | 4381 | 12,510 | 113,048 | 65,621 | 178,669 | 16,022,400 | 981,720
FISHERY OFFICE,
JAMES STEWART,
Buckig, 8th January 1912. Fishery Officer.
Findhorn District.
Compared with the previous year the quantity and value of white fish
landed in the district during the year under review exhibits a decrease of
13,623 cwts. and £6730 respectively. The decrease was wholly due to the
failure of the cod-net fishing, which proved so successful during the
previous year. Apart from cod, however, practically all kinds of fish
landed show an increase—which, in the case of haddocks, is a substantial
one—at all the stations in the district.
The principal feature in connection with the means of capture is the con-
tinued rapid displacement of the sail boat by the steam drifter. During the
year 22 new vessels of the latter type, each costing from £2600 to £3300,
were added to the fleet, but owing to two being lost and one sold, the nett
increase in this class of vessel was 19. A few sail boats were sold to other
districts, while a considerable number were struck off the register as useless.
Motor propulsion does not appear to gain in favour, as no addition was made
to the number of motor boats belonging to the district.
As usual, the large majority of the fishermen prosecuted herring fishing at
the principal stations around the coast, but in the aggregate the earnings
were moderate, In the early part of the year 60 steam drifters took part in
210 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
the Irish fishing, but owing to low prices the average earnings did not exceed
£270 per vessel. At the Scottish summer fishings 114 steam drifters, 4
motor boats, and 108 sail boats were employed, the average earnings for
each class of vessel being estimated at £900, £600, and £350 respectively ;
112 steam drifters, 2 motor boats, and 10 sail boats took part in the English
fishings, their average earnings being £700, £350, and £250 respectively.
During June and part of July herrings appeared to be more plentiful on
the local grounds than for some years past, and a number of fair takes were
landed. Thereafter the landings were confined chiefly to steam drifters
returning home at the week-end. Although during May and part of June
prices were low, owing to the indifferent quality of the fish, high prices were
obtained during the latter part of the great summer herring fishing. The
season’s catch amounted to 4427 crans, valued at £3947, against 4560 crans,
valued at £3658, for the corresponding period of the previous year.
From forty to fifty crews belonging to Avoch, Campbeltown, and Nairn
prosecuted the herring and sprat fishing from Inverness, chiefly during the
last three months of the year, but although satisfactory catches were obtained
the fish were in poor demand, and prices frequently ruled as low as 3s. to 5s.
per cran, with the result that, although the quantity landed exceeded the
returns for 1910 by 138,542 cwts., the value shows a decrease of £1154,
Two-thirds of the catch was sent to Aberdeen for tinning purposes, while
1233 barrels were cured for Norway, the remainder being disposed of in the
Southern and local markets.
Sixty-five crews fitted out for the cod-net fishing, which was prosecuted
during February, March, and April, but the results were very disappointing,
the total catch only amounting to 14,017 ewts., valued at £5820, as against
48,725 cwts., valued at £16,774, for the previous season. Operations were
prosecuted chiefly from Lossiemouth, although a few catches were also landed
at Hopeman, Burghead, and Nairn. The whole catch was disposed of in a
fresh state.
Haddock fishing was prosecuted with marked success throughout the year,
the returns showing the large increase of 8358 cwts. and £5273 upon the
previous year’s figures. Prices were generally well maintained, the average
being 13s. per cwt., which was fully equal to that obtained during the
previous year. The quantity of flounder and plaice landed shows ouly a
very slight increase. The value of shell-fish shows an increase of £284, due
chiefly to an increased output in the quantitv of mussels at Findhorn,
amounting to 4480 ewts., but the demand is still in excess of the supply.
Boat-building was fairly brisk in the district. At Inverness seven steam
drifters were built, while at Lossiemouth the output was five steam drifters
and six second- and third-class sail boats. Eleven of the drifters built were
for use in the district, while one was built to the order of the Congested
Districts Board for Ireland. Two sail boats of 40 and 35 feet keel were
built for Barra.
Although several orders for drifters for this year have already been placed,
local builders do not anticipate that the demand will equal that prevailing
last year.
A fisherman belonging to Hopeman was unfortunately drowned, having
fallen overboard while the boat was returning from line-fishing.
One steam drifter was burnt off the Irish coast through an explosion of
the gas plant; another was wrecked off the Lewis coast, owing to a break-
down in the machinery; while a line-fishing sail boat was totally wrecked at
the back of Lossiemouth Harbour. A heavy loss of gear was sustained at
the English fishing, the average per vessel being estimated at £70.
The fishing barometers at Nairn and Burghead are in good order and care-
fully attended.
FISHERY OFFICE, WILLIAM SINCLAIR,
LosstRMouTH, 6¢h January 1912. Fishery Officer.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 211
Cromarty District.
As matters stand at present in this district, there can be little material
variation in the results recorded from year to year. The greater part of the
fishermen’s earnings has of recent years been derived from drift-net fishing
at other parts of the coast, and during the year 1911 this was again the
ease, While at home tie fishermen, except the Avoch men, were employed
almost exclusively at small-line fishing, but the proceeds from this occupation
represented only a little over one-third of their total income.
Close on 400 men were absent at herring fishing for a considerable period
of the year. That number included the crews of 25 first-class boats
registered in the district, the remainder going as hired hands in boats
belonging to other districts. The majority commenced operations at Castle-
bay in April, proceeding thence to the Aberdeenshire coast in June, and
finishing on the English coast in December.
Nineteen of the district crews averaged £125 at Castlebay, and twenty-
five averaged £280 at Fraserburgh and Orkney.
Including the earnings of hired men, the total amount derived from the
different herring fishings exceeded £17,000. The earnings in the preceding
year exceeded that amount by close on £1000. This decrease is due chiefly
to the fact that the crews of five Avoch sail boats which went South to the
English herring fishing in 1910 remained at home in 1911, and to the
season on the Aberdeenshire coast proving less remunerative.
The fisher girls had a profitable season at the larger herring curing
centres. Over 200 were employed in the capacity of gutters and packers,
and the majority moved about from May till November, commencing at
Shetland and finishing at Lowestoft and Yarmouth.
In the preceding year three Avoch crews practised cod net fishing, but
the venture did not prove sufficiently remunerative to attract others to it.
Should this method of fishing turn out more productive during next spring
season an expansion may be looked for.
A reduction in the number of first-class boats has to be recorded. Three
Avoch crews parted with good boats and manned steam drifters registered
in other districts, Other old boats which had become worn out were struck
off the list, and were not replaced by others, Sailing remains the only
means of propulsion.
Between 40 and 50 Avoch crews had a fairly good season at sprat and
small herring fishing in the Inverness and Beauly Firths. This fishing
extended from the middle of September till the close of the year. Small
herrings especially were abundant, and sometimes the supply exceeded the
demand, with consequent low prices. The greater part of the catch was
landed at Inverness, where a number of buyers from Aberdeen and elsewhere
were assembled. ‘The earnings per crew ranged from £25 to £75.
Small-line fishing was prosecuted throughout the whole year, but the fuil
fleet of yawls was employed only during spring and winter. The average
catch for 7003 arrivals was 2°5 cwts., in comparison with 6437 arrivals and
2-2 ewts.in 1910. Haddocks were more plentiful than for the past few
years, but the catches consisted largely of the medium and small varieties.
Some few consignments were sent to Glasgow, but Inverness and Dingwall
were the chief markets for the supply of the surrounding districts. The
only process of curing was smoking, but only a small quantity was treated
in that way, the greater part being sold fresh. Mussels for bait were got
for the labour involved in the gathering. The spring plaice fishing yielded
a poor return. The catches off four lines, baited with lug-worm, as a rule
averaged about 1 cwt. and seldom exceeded 14 cwts.
The women and young folks at certain sections paid more attention to
whelk-gathering than in the preceding year. This work is performed in
OQ
212 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
spring and is of a laborious nature, compensated by only a poor return.
The whelks were bought by merchants and sent to the London market.
The capture of crabs and lobsters was confined to a small area, and it is
never of much importance in this district. The mussels gathered were used
for bait.
The only casualty occurred through the foundering of a yawl in the
Cromarty Firth, when a young fisherman lost his life. The other occupants
of the boat were picked up by the crew of a Moray Firth sail boat, assisted
by the Fishery cruiser “ Freya.”
All the fishery barometers were in good condition when last inspected,
and continue to give satisfaction.
FISHERY OFFICE, Avex. E. M‘Kenziz,
Cromarty, 5th January 1912. Fishery Officer.
Helmsdule District.
The principal feature in connection with the fisheries in Helmsdale district
for the year 1911 was the success which attended the line fishing. At each
of the creeks of the district the returns of fish landed, exclusive of shell-fish,
show, when compared with those of the previous year, a considerable increase
in the quantity and also in the value. These increases amount, in the
aggregate, to 12,736 cwts. and £3730 respectively.
During the year 1911 a further decrease of 5 occurred in the number of
first-class sailing boats. Of these, 1 was sold to another district, and 4,
being unseaworthy, were broken up. There are now belonging to the
district only 19 boats of that type. One boat of 50 feet of keel, and fitted
with a ‘*Dan” motor, was purchased from Plymouth by a company in
Helmsdale and added to the register. The success of the line-fishing, and
especially of the hand-line fishing prosecuted in the spring by the fishermen
of Helmsdale, was responsible for an addition of 16 to the number of boats
18 feet of keel and under. These were chiefly new boats purchased by the
fishermen at a cost of from £20 to £26 each. No other changes worthy of
mention have taken place in the “‘ Means of Capture” returns,
Only 120 crans of herrings were landed, and no herrings were cured in
the district during the year 1911.
In May, 9 steam drifters and 12 sailing boats left the district to engage in
the summer herring fishing. They were employed chiefly from Wick and
Stronsay, and, on the whole, they met with a fair degree of success. The
average gross earnings of the steam drifters amounted to £816, and of the
sailing boats to £227.
None of the sailing boats, but all the steam drifters belonging to the
district, took part in the English herring fishing, The results for them were
only moderate, their average gross earnings working out at £448. Unfor-
tunately, through their nets having sunk from weight of fish, some of the
crews lost a large quantity of fishing gear.
Throughout the year 1911 haddocks and codlings were abundant off the
coasts of the district, and whether employed at small-line or hand-line fishing
the earnings of the fishermen were usually very satisfactory. At the
haddock fishing the best results were obtained in the last two months of the
ear.
; The hand-line (ripper) fishing was prosecuted only from Helrasdale and
Dunbeath, but only a small percentage of the catch was landed at the latter
creek. The hand-line fishing is popular with the fishermen, because it can
be carried on at very little expense. No bait is required, and there is no
disagreeable work with lines in the home, as is the case when they are
employed at the haddock fishing. To give some idea of the extent of this
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 213
fishing, it may here be mentioned that 10,985 cwts. of cod and codlings were
landed by the hand-line boats in the year 1911, being only 443 cwts. less
than the total quantity of white fish landed in the district in the year 1910.
In the spring 22 boats, manned by 3 men each, were-employed at the hand-
lines, and while all shared in the prosperous fishing, the earnings of the crew
which was most successful amounted to £150 for about three months’ work.
The crab and lobster fishing was not so actively followed as in previous
years, and the returns of these shell-fish for the year 1911 show a falling off.
The quantity of mussels and unclassified shell-fish (chiefly whelks and
cockles) gathered on the shores of the district was practically the same as in
the previous year.
The coopers of the district were regularly employed, and the number of
barrels constructed exceeded by 8500 barrels and 1100 half-barrels the
number constructed in the preceding year.
The fishery barometer is being carefully attended to, and is in good
condition. |
ALEXANDER Woon,
FIsHERY OFFICE, Fishery Officer.
HxbMspay, 8th January 1912.
Lybster District.
This is a small district, which has suffered greatly from the changed
conditions in the fishing industry that have recently been brought about on
north-east coast of Scotland.
Of late years the decline in the catching power, and the decrease in the
quantity of fish landed, have been the subject of comment. Although nothing
in the nature of a revival of the industry has taken place, the results for the
year under review were certainly an improvement upon those of the previous
year. That is chiefly attributable to the increased quantity of cod and
codlings caught.
The large-sized boats owned in the district are fast decreasing in number,
and, owing to the decline of the herring fishing upon the inshcre grounds,
are not being replaced, and will soon altogether disappear.
Seeing that the fishing now offers little inducement to young men, there
are not many seeking to follow it as a means of earning a livelihood, and,
consequently, the number of fishermen is gradually becoming less.
As was customary in previous years, trials were made at the winter herring
fishing, but there appeared to be an entire absence of herrings upon the
usual grounds. The efforts of the fishermen, therefore, resulted in com-
plete failure.
From May to October the summer herring fishing was somewhat irregularly
engaged in by the few crews that made Lybster their port of landing, but
at no time during that period did they ever meet with any great measure of
success. The number of crews at work rarely exceeded a dozen, while the
craft operated with were of a small size. For the whole season the catch
was only 536 crans, which was slightly under that of the previous year. They
commanded prices ranging from 6s. to 28s. per cran, which yielded an
average price of 17s. 4d., compared with 13s. 8d. in 1910.
The only encouraging feature in connection with the work of the district
was the considerable increase in the quantity of cod and codling caught,
which was about twice that of the catch of 1910. During most of the year
these fish were fairly abundant upon the inshore grounds stretching from
Bruan to Latheron. Asa means of capture, the small ripper recently intro-
duced has been found to be very effective. In the summer months most fisn
were caught with the bare hooks, but again in the fall of the year it was
discovered that bait was necessary, This is a matter that required some
214 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
attention from the fishermen, as it was observed that mussel and limpet bait
had to be made use of alternately. Had the weather been of a less stormy
character during the last two months of the year the landings might have
been much greater.
In this district the use of cod-nets has not been persisted in. Early in
1910 a fleet of nets was acquired by one of the crews, but, as they
were unfortunate in not being able to turn them to a profitable account, the
nets were afterwards sold to fishermen residing in the Wick district.
A considerable number of whole and half barrels were manufactured at
Lybster by the company that was formed in 1910 for the purpose, the chief
aim being to provide employment at home for the coopers belonging to the
village. During the past summer the demand for barrels was not equal to
that of the former year, and in consequence the stock on hand was not
nearly disposed of. The work, therefore, has been discontinued for a time,
and coopers have been compelled to seek employment in other districts,
while several have emigrated to the Australian Colonies.
If the supply of cod, codling, and haddocks which has been met with
off the coast of this district for some time past should be maintained in the
future, fishermen, with the use of small boats, would be successful in making
a satisfactory living should they find a good market for their product.
Small motor craft are found to be well adapted for the prosecution of the
line fishing. Some of the fishermen are very desirous of having that class
of boat, but as they are in poor circumstances they cannot procure them
without some assistance, and to negotiate that locally seems to be a rather
difficult matter.
The work of the past year in connection with the fishing industry of the
district was conducted without any loss of life or serious accident. No loss
of or serious damage to fishing craft or fishing material was sustained.
The fishery barometer placed at Lybster Harbour is in good order, and
continues to give satisfaction.
FisHERY OFFICE, JAMES RITCHIE,
Wick, 5th January 1912. Fishery Officer.
Wick District.
It is the successful prosecution of the herring fishing from the port of
Wick that enables this district to maintain its importance along with the
other leading centres. ‘The quantity landed during the year under review
has only on one occasion been exceeded, that being in the year 1910, whena
record was established. In one respect, however, the year stands out
prominently in that the catch was more valuable than that of any former
season. ‘To some extent the summer herring fishing was marred by the
early commencement that was made. Operations were begun on the 9th
May, when only immature fish were to be got. From that date on to the
3rd of June close upon 16,000 crans were landed, for which, on an average,
only about 6s. per cran was paid. At the same time, several thousand crans
for which no market could be found were returned to the sea. There is no
denying the fact that such proceedings can only result in disaster to the
trade. From the 10th June fish of fairly good quality were obtainable, and,
as there was a good demand, prices immediately advanced, and were well
maintained for the remainder of the season. For the whole of the season
the average price was 23s. 5d. per cran, with a range of from ls. to 38s.
On the whole, the quality of the fish caught, although very fair, was not
quite equal to that of some of the preceding years. That may be accounted
for in various ways. In the first place, extremely fine weather was
experienced throughout most of the season, which is not considered to be
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 215
conducive to the most satisfactory results. The fishing grounds most
commonly wrought upon were more southerly than usual. Operations were
conducted over a very wide area, ranging from eighteen to sixty miles off,
from east by north to south-south-east. A considerable portion of the catch,
however, was caught at from twenty to forty miles off, from east by south to
east-south-east. Owing to the attitude adopted by the Continental dealers
towards the purchasing of May-cured fish, curers were in a dilemma as to
how they should proceed. A number of the large curing firms did withhold
from making purchases until early in June, and by doing so they possibly
adopted the safest course. Those early-cured fish did not give satisfaction
to dealers, and in numerous cases some difficulty was experienced in getting
them disposed of. Such an early start as was made was not favoured by
the trade in general. The necessity of arranging for a close time for future
years was frequently discussed by interested parties, and it was expected
that some definite action in the way of bringing that about would be adopted
before another season came round. At the most prosperous period of the
season a large fleet of steam, motor, and sail craft worked from Wick. Had
the harbour area been more spacious an even greater number would have
visited the port. Year by year there is an increased number of steam
craft employed. In one week they reached as high as 196, along with
8 motors and 230 sailers, Steamers had earnings of from £600 to £1220,
sail boats from £200 to £720, while one motor that worked constantly
had £580.
Owing to the keen competition, prices for fresh herrings from the first
week of June on to the close of the season were well maintained. Indeed,
they were so high in comparison with the prices paid for the cured article
that there could not have been a great margin of profit for curers.
The prosecution of the winter herring fishing was attended with very
discouraging results. The fleet at work was but a small one, and owing to
the poor catches obtained the work was not continued for the usual period.
On the Caithness coast a great scarcity of herrings was experienced.
It is usually off the Orkneys that supplies are most abundant at that
season of the year, but even those grounds were less productive than in
former years.
As a herring-fishing station, Scrabster is now almost totally neglected.
What herrings were landed there in the winter months were delivered from
boats that could not land at Wick, owing to adverse weather conditions.
Again, in the summer it was chiefly boats on the passage from the West
Coast that landed there. With the view of encouraging the industry, the
harbour authorities made curers the offer of stations free of rent. That
offer, however, could not be taken advantage of when there were no boats
working there.
The freshing of herrings to Hamburg in ice and salt was begun on a small
scale in 1910, when 637 crans were dealt with in that way. In the year
under review a considerable development was made in that line, there being
two firms engaged in the venture. For a period of the season four carrying
vessels were engaged, but for the latter part only two were employed. The
quantity of herrings disposed of in that manner was 5175 crans.
A large portion of the herrings cured in the district was shipped to
Continental ports. Of the whole quantity so dealt with about three-fifths
were sent to the various German ports, while two-fifths were distributed
amongst the different ports in Russia. The shipments to America were
slightly in excess of the preceding year’s quantity. There is every indication
that a slow development in that trade is taking place.
It is remarkable that, while the volume of trade at Wick in connection
with the herring fishing industry has of recent years been expanding, the
catching power of the district tends to decline. Sailing boats are getting
fewer in number, and at the same time the number of men employed at the
216 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
fishing is also decreasing. This state of matters is accounted for by the fact
that comparatively few young men in the district are now taking to a sea-
faring life.
Unlike most other districts, no development of the application of steam
power to fishing vessels occurred in the district during the year. In point
of fact, the number of steam craft belonging to the district has been stationary
for several years.
Motor power for the propulsion of fishing craft was introduced into the
district during the year, one of the large sailing boats of the Zulu type being
equipped with a motor engine previous to the commencement of the summer
herring fishing. It has proved quite satisfactory, as the owners are quite
pleased with the manner in which it has worked. The boat was employed
at the summer herring fishing, and also on the English coast, when about
£1070 was earned. There is every prospect of one or two more of the Zulu
boats being fitted with motor engines. Four small boats that are used for
line fishing have been fitted with small motor engines, and two of the number
have been in use for fully six months. They were found to be well adapted
for the work engaged in, and, being in the hands of capable and energetic
fishermen, they have so far proved a remunerative investment to the owners.
Good wages were also earned by the crews that manned them.
When the year’s catch of white and shell-fish for the whole of the district
is compared with that of the previous year, a slight decrease is seen. There
does not appear to be any prospect of either branch of the industry expand-
ing. On the inshore grounds, off some parts of the Caithness coast, cod and
codling were fairly abundant. Good takes were at times obtained, but over
all the supplies were not generally so satisfactory as in 1910. The success
of some crews was largely attributed to the adoption of the small ripper,
which proved a very effective bait.
Cod-net fishing was pursued in the months of February, March, and April
by ten sail boats and three steamers belonging to Wick, and also by a
number of Banffshire crews. It appeared that there were not nearly such
large shoals of fish upon the grounds as in the previous season, and what
were formerly considered to be good hauls were seldom got. After the
experience of last year fishermen are not at all hopeful with regard to the
future of this fishing.
From the district twelve steamers, one motor boat, and six sailing craft
proceeded to the English coast for the purpose of pursuing the herring
fishing. Although the season there was generally a remunerative one to
fishermen, the crews from this district did not have particularly high earnings.
Steamers had from £400 to £750, the motor boat about £490, and sailers
from £130 to £390.
Business was engaged in at the Norfolk herring fishing stations by the
same number of district curers as have gone there for several years past.
Barrel-making was carried on in a pretty extensive way at Wick. Besides
the supplies provided for home use, considerable quantities were despatched
to stations on the West Coast, Orkney, Shetland, North-west of Ireland, and
the English stations.
It is now about four years since the work of improving and extending
Wick Harbour was commenced, but the scheme on hand has not yet been
completed. By next summer, however, it is likely that the whole of the
extension will be so far carried out as to permit of its being used for the
accommodation of fishing craft. When the whole of the extension is finished
the facilities of the port will be considerably increased. Considering how
extensively the existing harbour space is utilised, an addition to it is greatly
needed,
Owing to the favourable character of the weather that prevailed during the
summer months, no serions loss of or damage to fishing gear was experienced,
neither was there any extensive loss or damage sustained by fishing craft.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 217
Unfortunately two fishermen belonging to the district were lost through
falling overboard when at sea,
The eleven fishery barometers that are provided for a number of the
creeks on the Caithness coast are in good order and well attended to.
JAMES RitTcuHIE,
FIsHERY OFFICE, Fishery Officer.
Wick, 5th January 1912.
Orkney District.
The most interesting feature in connection with the fisheries of the Orkney
district is the further development of Stronsay as a herring curing centre.
The returns of white fish landed show an increase on those of the preceding
year—which was a record one—to the extent of 78,371 cwts. in the quantity
and £47,027 in the value. Herrings are entirely responsible for this result.
The other branches of the industry, with the exception of sheli-fish, were
prosecuted with average success, and the returns show little variation from
the results of the preceding year. The returns of shell-fish exhibit a decrease
in value of £1195 when compared with the figures of 1910, and are con-
siderably below the average of the past ten years.
In the means of capture a decrease in the number of boats has again to be
recorded, while, on the other hand, it is satisfactory to note that the tonnage
shows a marked increase. This is accounted for by a number of old third-
class boats being broken up and replaced by large second-hand boats suitable
for prosecuting the herring fishing. Up to the present motor power has only
been installed in small boats employed in line and lobster fishing,
The summer herring fishing, which commenced about the 23rd of May
and continued till the beginning of September, yielded satisfactory results.
The herrings were landed at Holm, Burray, Kirkwall, Sanday, and Stronsay,
the latter place being the chief centre. Of the total catch of 114,753 crans,
82,899 were landed by steam drifters, 31,118 by sail boats, and 736 by
motor boats. Although the return of herrings landed exceeds last year’s
record by 75,826 cwts. in the quantity and £44,217 in the value, the average
catch per boat was less than in 1910; the increase in the catch is wholly due
to the fact that a larger fleet of boats operated from this district than during
the preceding year.
The principal fishing grounds were from 30 to 50 miles south-east to east-
south-east, the best quality being taken from the more distant grounds,
During the first two or three weeks heavy takes of inferior quality were
landed, and, as curers were unwilling to cure these herrings, prices reached
such a low level as certainly not to cover the tear and wear of nets, while,
on several occasions, considerable quantities were thrown overboard. As the
season advanced the quality improved, and, as there was a better demand for
the cured article on the Continent, the price for green herrings gradually
advanced until, by the end of July, they reached 37s. 6d. per cran. The
average price per cran for the season was 23s. 10d., against 19s. 10d. for the
previous season. A feature of the season was the steadiness of the catch.
Although the boats were seldom heavily fished, the fleet generally had a fair
regular fishing, and, as the loss of netting was practically nil, the results to
the fishermen were satisfactory. As the stranger fishermen were continually
moving about and landing their takes at the different ports, it is difficult to
estimate their earnings. Of the local fishermen the Stronsay crews were
most successful. Their earnings ranged from £280 to £680 per crew, while
the average would be about £480. The Burray fishermen also did well,
averaging about £430 per crew.
Owing to the non-completion of the new pier at Stronsay, and to a larger
218 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
fleet of boats operating from the port than in former years, the congestion at
the piers was greatly felt. Frequently boats had to wait for hours before
they could secure discharging berths, while on different occasions drifters left
with their fish for other ports. When the new pier is completed it should
go a long way to relieve the congestion, but as the number of curers is
gradually increasing it naturally follows that the fleet of boats will also
gradually increase, and at present the harbour extensions are not nearly
keeping pace with the growth of the industry. The new scheme for providing
a supply of water on the old pier was completed and is greatly appreciated
by the fishermen, and it is intended to have the supply extended to the new
pier by next season.
With the exception of a small quantity freshed aad kippered at Kirkwall,
all the herrings landed in the district were cured gutted. For cured herrings
there was little demand during the first few weeks, but as the season
advanced the catches at the large curing centres fell short, and prices for all
kinds hardened, and there was a good demand to the end of the season at
higher prices than in 1910,
The following Table shows the development of the herring fishing in the
Orkney district during the past three years :—
Year. Total Crans landed. Total Value.
1909 - = 2 45,462 - - £59,259
1910 : 2 . 93,089 « - 92,543
1911 = = 2 114,753 - - 136,760
The landings of trawled fish, which consisted chiefly of cod from Icelandic
waters, were used principally for curing purposes, and exhibit an increase
over the landings of the previous year. Prices ranged from £6 to £8 per
ton.
On the other hand, the quantity of wet salted fish landed by Faroe smacks
shows a great falling off. The total quantity landed by 13 smacks amounted
to only 383 tons, whereas in 1910 26 smacks landed 749 tons. Prices were
about the same as in 1910, the average price per ton being £13 10s.
Line fishing receives little attention in this district. The results for the
year were about the average, and show little variation from those of the
preceding year.
Towards the end of the year dense shoals of sillocks were found in Holm,
Kirkwall, and Stromness harbours, particularly the latter, where over 40U
tons were landed during December. The fish were readily disposed of for
manure purposes at about 10s. per ton.
Of the shell-fish fisheries, lobster fishing is the most important, but for
several years back there has been a gradual decline in the catch, and the year
under review was no exception,
Fortunately no lives were lost during the year in connection with the
fisheries, and the damage done to boats and fishing gear was small.
FIsHERY OFFICE, A. J. Munro,
KIRKWALL, 5th January 1912, Fishery Officer.
Shetland District.
As compared with the preceding year, the returns for Shetland district
for 1911 show a net decrease of 249,463 cwts., valued at £47,288. The
whole of this shortcoming is due to the falling off in the herring fishing.
There is a considerable increase in the quantity and value of nearly all other
kinds of fish. Herrings, however, still compose about 95 per cent. of the
total quantity and value of fish landed in the district.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 219
In the means of capture the most noticeable feature is the continued reduc-
tion in the number and tonnage of first-class fishing boats. This decrease is
most marked on the north-west of Shetland, where the herring fishing has been
a failure for a number of years. No new first-class sail boats and very few
second-hand boats have been added to the local herring fleet for several years.
On the other hand, the fleet of second-class skiffs, suitable alike for small-line,
great-line, or cod-net fishing, is steadily increasing, At Scalloway and
Burra Isle more than a dozen of these skiffs have been fitted with motor
engines, which are, as a rule, giving great satisfaction to the fishermen. The
additions to the Lerwick fleet have all been sail boats.
The winter herring fishing, which proved so successful in 1910, was again
Prosecuted in February and March by a fleet of about 40 steam drifters,
mostly from Peterhead and Moray Firth ports, but including some English
boats. Herrings were scarce off the south-east of Shetland, but a good,
though somewhat irregular, fishing was got off Unst, and the district total
for the winter season was about 7000 crans. For curing purposes the herrings
sold generally at from 9s. to 16s. per cran; for kippering, 10s. to 30s.; and
for bait, when scarce, up to 60s. per cran. The average price for winter
herrings was 12s, 8d. per cran, as compared with 13s. 6d. in 1910. Over
4500 barrels were cured for exportation to the Continent, but curers had
difficulty in disposing of them, even at low prices.
The great summer herring fishing was commenced at Shetland at an
unusally early date. At Lerwick fifty steam drifters started fishing on the
first of May ; by the end of that week there were 100, and before the month
closed there were 340 steamers, besides sail boats, in Lerwick Harbour. The
herrings caught early in May, as might have been expected, were very
Immature. With the first heavy day’s fishing prices fell to about 2s. per
cran, and several hundred crans that failed to find buyers had to be thrown
overboard. As a somewhat similar state of matters prevailed at other ports,
fishermen agreed to cease fishing, and they remained on shore for about 10
days. When they recommenced fishing in the last week of May, the fish
had improved somewhat in quality, and, although prices were rather low
for a time, the fishing was continued without further interruption for the
remainder of the seascn. Curers had at first some difficulty in disposing of
their early cured Matties, but those cured from the end of May onwards
gave great satisfaction to buyers, and commanded a ready sale at
advancing prices. This reacted favourably on the prices for the fresh
article, which reached an average of 20s. per cran by the middle of June, and
continued rising. The fishing, which had been good in June, was lighter
and rather irregular in July, and as the quality was then excellent, prices
rose to 3Qs., and occasionally averaged 35s. per cran. The fishing improved
in August, and continued good for the remainder of the season. The
English crews, many of whom had been away from home since April, began
to leave Lerwick in July, and all had gone by the end of August ; but a
good many Moray Firth boats returned here towards the end of the season,
and most of them did exceptionally well. A few local sail boats carried on
a profitable fishing all through October when the weather permitted them to
go to sea.
The west side fishing was again a failure, apart from the herrings landed
at Scalloway and Burra, which were mostly caught in the vicinity of Fair
Isle. At Baltasound only 11 curers opened their stations, as compared with
24 in 1910 and 42 in 1909. As formerly, most of the crews that fished at
Baltasound worked under engagements for four weeks, steamers getting £20
and sail boats £10 of bounty, with prices ranging from 14s. to 16s. per cran,
About 80 boats were engaged, and the catch up to the end of July, which
practically closed the season, exceeded 21,000 crans.
At all the stations from Whalsay southwards to Sumburgh, local sail hoats
had a fairly good season. The landings at Scalloway and Burra were less
220 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
than in 1910, but the local boats landed most of their herrings at Lerwick
and neighbouring stations. One Shetland crew earned £730, a few had
about £600, and the average for the Sandwick and Burra Isle fleets, which
were the best-fished in the district, was about £400. The earnings of the
steam drifters were less by at least £100, but probably nearer £200, than in
1910. A good many crews had over £1000, and exceptionally up to £1400 ;
but perhaps £800 to £900 would be a fair average to estimate for boats that
worked the whole season here.
With a steadily rising market curers did very well during the first two
months, but owing to scarcity of herrings in Juyy competition was very keen,
and prices for fresh fish were too high to allow much margin for profit for
the remainder of the season. The quality of the cured herrings, however,
appeared to give satisfaction, and, as curers were able to sell and ship
promptly, they had, on the whole, a good season. Crown-branded herrings,
especially La. Fulls, were very much in demand, and several trade-mark
curers recommenced branding. The total number of barrels branded was
50 per cent. greater than in 1910, although the catch was considerably less.
Two Lerwick fishing vessels were again fitted out for curing at sea, but, as
formerly, they ran to Lerwick and sold their bigger catches fresh, and only
cured their smaller lots. Between them they cured 800 barrels, as against
700 last year, and these sea-cured herrings sold well.
Two steamers were again chartered to carry roused herrings to
Hamburg, and continued running for about half the season. A Leith
shipping firm had also two steamers running regularly from Lerwick to
Hamburg. Most of the cured herrings sent to Hamburg were shipped by
these direct steamers, instead of by the mail boats via Leith, as was formerly
the case.
A fair trade was done in mackerel curing, mostly by Norwegians, who
brought their vessels here and cured their fish on board. About a dozen of
these vessele were at Lerwick during the season and cured and carried away
over a thousand barrels. A few hundred barrels were also cured on shore by
local fish-curers.
The tandings of cod, ling, etc., were 82 per cent. better than in 1910.
This gratifying improvement is partly accounted for by an increase in great-
line-caught fish, and partly by the great quantities of cod, ling, and saithe caught
by means of hand-lines during the herring fishing season. English fishermen
especially give great attention to this method of fishing, and earn considerable
sums off their hand-lines and rippers during the Shetland season. The
islanders of Foula, who use only small open boats, also caught considerable
quantities of very fine cod by means of hand-linesandrippers. With the decrease
in the fleet of herring boats, and the increase in the number of second-class
skiffs, a good many Shetland fishermen are showing an inclination to revert
to the great-line fishing in summer. Motor skiffs are being found very
suitable for great-line fishing. No local vessels are now fitted out for the
Faroe and Icelandic cod fishing, but between 300 and 400 tons of wet-salted
cod, etc., were landed by Faroe vessels and purchased by Shetland curers.
At haddock fishing comparatively little was done at the out-stations, but
owing to increases both at Scalloway and Lerwick, the season’s catch and
value were greater than in 1910. Very stormy weather was experienced
during the last two months of the year; the whole fleet was frequently
prevented from getting to sea for days, and sometimes only the larger
skiffs were able to work. The fishermen at some of the stations are still
consigning their own haddocks to market, but most of the Lerwick and
Scalloway crews are working under engagements.
Three Shetland steam drifters went to the English herring fishing, where
their earnings averaged over £770. For the whole year’s working, varying
from seven to ten months’ constant employment, the four Shetland drifters
averaged £1755.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 221
Considerable stocks of empty barrels were left over at the end of the
herring fishing, but they were practically all shipped off to the English
coast. Coopers had a good year; all of them had constant employment
before and during the herring season, and most of them were re-engaged
immediately after the close of the fishing. About 100 coopers are employed
during the winter by the local fish-curers, and two barrel factories employ
over 120 coopers and labourers during the winter.
Boat-builders had a fairly busy year. The output of new boats included
four second-class motor skiffs for Scalloway and Burra Isle owners, and
motor engines were installed into three second-hand skiffs. Motor boats are
now being found useful for the ferry trade among the islands, and for this
purpose two new boats were built and fitted during the year.
In January a small boat belonging to Bressay ran ashore on a submerged
rock during a snowstorm, and two of the crew were drowned; and in
December two Burra Isle fishermen were drowned through the swamping of
their boat. Both crews were returning from the haddock fishing. Fishing
operations were carried on during the year with little loss of fishing material,
owing largely to the fine weather experienced in summer.
The fishery barometers in the district are in good order and well looked
after.
FISHERY OFFICE, R. Durrig,
Lerwick, 6th January 1912. Fishery Officer.
Il].—West Coast.
Stornoway District.
There was no improvement in the catch of the different fishings during
the year when compared with 1910. On the contrary, a considerable
decrease in the catch of both net and line fish occurred. The Minch yielded
poor results. The fishing grounds on the west side of.the island were
seldom visited, even by steam drifters, during the progress of the winter
and summer fishings. Local boats were not successful at either net or line
fishing. None of them went to England or Ireland. Four sailers and a
steam drifter were at Wick for a short period in July, but their success was
poor. Fewer boats were employed in line-fishing than in 1910, owing partly
to the fact that many fishermen proceeded elsewhere for employment in
fishing as hired hands in steam drifters and sailers, while a number left for
America. Steam trawlers, which regularly frequented the district, landed
occasionally small quantities of fish. Steam liners from Aberdeen and other
ports called frequently during the year for herring bait, on their passage to
the fishing grounds. Some of these landed occasionally during the winter
months excellent takes of cod and ling. Hired men and women workers had
a good season at the different herring stations from Shetland to Lowestoft.
There were 1600 of the former and 2500 of the latter employed away from
home. Fifteen local fishermen, who had not attended navigation classes,
obtained certificates of service as skippers, and nine obtained certificates as
second hands. Another, who had not attended classes, obtained a skipper’s
certificate by examination. A steam trawler and a steam drifter were
acquired by local owners in May, 1911—a new development. Otherwise
there was very little change in the number of fishing craft, further than that
the larger-sized herring boats are on the down grade year after year. Five
were struck off the register during the year, and were replaced by smaller
craft. There was no change in fishing material.
From 70 to 100 steam vessels, 3 motor boats, and 5 sailers were engaged
in the winter herring fishing, which opened on the 3rd of January, and
222 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
terminated on the 4th of March, with a shortage of 4750 crans as compared
with the. preceding season. The following figures show the catch for five
years :—
1907 ©t% Ms ye $5 .. 61,848 crans.
1908 .. a A 4h P.O 850,.066 iE
1909 = sas a ya he CUS SO Se
CES} | 6 ates ny Ss a 25 OR Vee
LOLS: Rf x F LUTEAL ae
The principal fishing grounds during the early part of the season were
Broadbay and the Minch. The bulk of the catch was brought from the
fishing grounds in the vicinity of Skerryvore, 120 miles distant, as well as
from the North of Ireland fishing grounds, distant 200 miles. The fleet was
less than in 1910. Steam vessels, on the whole, had poor earnings, for
although a limited number grossed from £300 to £350, the average was
£182. One motor boat had £320, which was exceptional.
The early summer herring fishing catch from May to June was less than for
many past seasons. The following figures show the results for five years :—
i) pad = se ie? .. 25,063 crans.
1908 - =. Ate Ae = a a De ee
1909. ><. . “ae < 2 0,505 - aes
POLO TE a is Sp <) POSR Pres
le oe iat i A Pan Bo | eg
Fifty-six steam and 94 sail boats were engaged in fishing for a short
period only. By the 20th of May the fleet began to dwindle, many leaving
for Shetland and the East Coast. Although the season closed, practically,
towards the end of June, local and other boats continued at intervals to fish
till towards the end of the year. Six thousand seven hundred and fifty-three
crans of herrings, roused in barrels, were brought from Loch Snizort, in
Skye, by carrying vessels. These were cured for export.
The total quantity of fish landed during the year, excluding herrings
roused in barrels brought from other districts, was 256,308 cwts., valued at
£74,120, these figures representing a decrease of 52,556 cwts. in quantity
and £18,241 in value as compared with the figures for 1910. The value of
shell-fish landed was £4239, or £174 less than in 1910. Motor boats landed
a total of 2885 cwts. of herrings, valued at £844.
At line fishing, light catches were the rule so far as cod and ling were
concerned, especially so in the Valtos and Bernera sections of the district.
Fewer boats were employed at Port of Ness than usual, the fishermen
preferring to proceed elsewhere for employment in connection with fishing.
Several boats’ crews cured on their own account small quantities of ling
during the summer months, which they disposed of to local buyers.
Haddocks were merely fished for local consumption when required. There
was no demand for this fish outside the island, and, consequently, this
branch of fishing did not develop.
Happily there was no loss of life in connection with the fisheries during
the year.
ALEX, SUTHERLAND,
FISHERY OFFICE, Fishery Officer.
Stornoway, 10th January 1912.
Barra District.
In general the fisheries of this district during 1911 were less successful
than in the preceding year. The total quantity and value of fish landed
amounted to 124,961 cwts. and £41,698, exclusive of shell-fish, the value of
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 223
which was £5738, bringing up the total value of all kinds of fish landed to
£47,436. When compared with the preceding year this result shows a
decrease of 16 per cent. in quantity and 12 per cent. in value. The defi-
ciency may be ascribed partly to the variable results experienced in the
prosecution of the herring fishery, and partly to the shell-fisheries, which
also show a considerable falling off. White fish fishing compares favour-
ably with the year 1910. The preceding year, however, was one of the
poorest on record for line fishing in this district.
There was little change in the means of capture. The only feature
worthy of notice is an increase of six sail boats, five of which were first-class.
This increase is explained by the fact that local sail boats of the larger type
fared well during the autumn herring fishing of 1910, and naturally
preparations were made on a larger scale to have the fleet in a better state
of efficiency for the year under review. The area and value of drift nets
also shows a slight improvement. ‘The length of lines, however, remains
unchanged. ‘Towards the end of the year one first-class sail boat was fitted
out with a motor engine as an auxiliary. This is the first boat belonging to
the district in which motor power has been installed. Native fishermen
now view the power vessel with a more favourable eye, and had they not
been so impoverished by preceding bad years, which deprived them of means,
auxiliary motor power would be generally adopted in suitable existing sail
boats, as the advantages it confers over the ordinary sail boat are now
appreciated.
It was urged from various quarters that it would be advisable to make
experiments as to whether a winter herring fishing could be profitably
prosecuted, and accordingly an attempt was made to establish one. Several
East Coast fish-curers prepared to cure herrings for exportation. Unfor-
tunately, weather conditions were much against successful fishing operations,
and in consequence very little was done. Only a few steam drifters landed
occasional shots of herrings of fair quality from the fishing ground in the
vicinity of Skerryvore Lighthouse. The fish were all cured for export,
chiefly to the Lower Baltic ports. Looking to the proximity of this port to
the winter herring fishing grounds, and the ample fish-curing accommodation
on shore, it is anticipated that in future more attention will be given to
herring fishing during the winter months.
Great-line fishing was prosecuted in the spring months by local sail boats.
During the greater part of the season stormy weather was experienced.
Fish also appeared to be scarce on the coast, especially on the inshore
grounds in the vicinity of the Island of Muldoanich, where the local fisher-
men generally prosecute their calling. The bulk of the fish landed consisted
of cod, ling, and eels. Owing to the improved condition of the dried salt
fish markets, cod and ling were in good demand for drying purposes, with
the result that prices for the fresh article advanced approximately 18 per
cent. per cwt. on the preceding year.
The early summer herring fishing, which is the principal branch of the
fisheries, commenced at Castlebay and Loch Boisdale in the second week in
May. At the commencement of the season few curing stations were
prepared to receive herrings. Fish-curers were chary of commencing their
season’s curing operations with the early fish after the unsatisfactory results
experienced with the May cure of the preceding year. By the beginning of
June, however, most of the fish-curers were in readiness for the curing of
herrings for exportation. The fleet operating consisted on an average of 45
steam drifters and 100 sail drifters. The fishing was not attended with
much success, light catches being the general rule. At the commencement
of the season the herrings were of indifferent quality, but towards the end
of May the fish improved considerably and would compare favourably with
former years. The fishing grounds frequented were in the vicinity of
Skerryvore, Coll Bank, and Heisker. Several attempts were made on the
224 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Atlantic grounds to the west of the Island of Barra, but without success
Towards the end of June most of the stranger crews had left for Shetland
and the East Coast ports, the early season being considered over.
The autumn herring fishing, which commenced towards the end of July,
proved a partial failure both to fishermen and fish-curers. The total catch
was meagre in comparison with the successful autumn season of the preced-
ing year. On an average 33 steam drifters and 75 sail drifters were
employed. Throughout the season light and variable winds were experienced,
and the sail boats, which constituted the major part of the fleet, were greatly
retarded from regular fishing. Results on the whole were disappointing, and
shots of any consequence were exceptional. Nor did the quality come up to
expectations, the majority of the catches being of mixed quality. The
fishing grounds were in the vicinity of Canna, Coll Bank, and inshore off
the Island of Muldoanich.
Notwithstanding the lengthy period over which the herring fishing was
prosecuted by local crews, their average gross earnings for the whole of the
early and late seasons combined amounted to only £131 per boat, compared
with £170 per boat in 1910. The maximum individual gross earnings
were £305 and the minimum £52. A good many boats had from £140 to
£170, but few exceeded £200. When taking into consideration the length
of time these boats were engaged fishing, the net results of the season’s work
will show meagre remuneration. East Coast steam drifters’ average earnings
were £362. These steamers, however, did not confine all their operations
to Castlebay, several shots being occasionally landed outside the limit of
this district. A number of East Coast sail boats that made Barra their
headquarters during the whole of the summer and autumn fishings earned
on an average £192, against £216 for the corresponding period of the
preceding year.
The lobster fishing, which constitutes an important branch of the fisheries,
shows a deficiency in value of £1559, or 26 per cent. This decrease is
partly attributable to the scarcity of fish on the customary fishing grounds,
and partly to the continued boisterous weather experienced during the
principal part of the season. The gathering of unclassified shell-fish, the
greater part of which consists of cockles, was actively engaged in during the
early part of the year. Towards the end, however, gathering was consider-
ably curtailed owing to the sale returns being considered unremunerative for
the labour involved. The total quantity and value of unclassified shell-fish
compares favourably with the preceding year.
In closing this report it would be an omission not to state that the year
under review was a most unremunerative one to native fishermen. The
meagre herring fishing, in conjunction with the marked increase of loss of
and damage to boats and fishing gear, combined to make the year just ended
the poorest for the past decade.
A. B. STEPHEN,
FISHERY OFFICE, Fishery Officer.
CasTLEBAY, 5th Januory 1912,
Loch Broom District.
A further decrease in the total landings of fish in this district falls to be
recorded for the year under review. This decrease is more than accounted
for by the failure of the autumn herring fishing in Loch Broom. For the
third year in succession herrings and shell-fish show a falling off. The
former have declined by 4453 cwts. in quantity and £2978 in value, and the
latter by £289 in value. This decrease is, however, slightly counter-
balanced by an improvement in line and cod and saithe net fishing, which
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 225
leaves the nett decrease for the year at 2907 cwts. and £2684 for white fish,
or of £2973 including shell-fish The average catch of white fish for the
past ten years (1901-10 inclusive) was 73,250 ewts. in quantity aud £16,036
in value, with which the total of 38,692 cwts. and £9987 for 1911 makes a
far from favourable comparison.
The means of capture returns show an increase of 4 boats and £516 in
value. ‘Two large first-class, 6 second-class (skiffs), and 5 third-class or small
boats were added to the fleet during the year, and one sail boat had motor
power installed. A number of old third-class boats were struck off the
register. There is also an increase in the extent and value of netting used,
but this is counterbalanced by a decrease in lines, ropes, and creels, which
gives a nett decrease of £160 in the value of fishing gear.
From Cape Wrath to Little Loch Broom the herring fishing was again a
failure, and at Lochewe and Gairloch the results, though showing increases
-at both places on the returns for last year, can only be described as fair.
No attempt was made by the fishermen of Lochs Clash, Laxford, or Inchard
at fishing from these places, most of them finding berths as hired hands on
board East Coast boats.
At Lochinver several attempts were made at herring fishing, but the
results were disappointing, the year’s catch amounting to only 360 crans, a
large share of which was cured by the fishermen for home use.
A few irregular shots of herrings were landed by local crews at Ullapool
during August and September, but October was well advanced before a real
trial was made at the fishing. The fleet, which did not number over 50
boats, was the smallest operating for years, and was made up chiefly of local
boats. A few days’ light but regular fishings were got in the vicinity of the
islands at the entrance to Loch Broom, but the shoal, which was not a large
one, found its way into Lochewe, and, with the exception of a few shots
which were caught in Lochewe and Loch Snizort, nothing further was
landed at Ullapool. Quality was also poor, but notwithstanding this, prices
were good. Six firms were engaged in curing operations, and with the
purpose of keeping their workers employed, herrings were bought at a figure
on which the condition of the cured market did not promise a profitable
return. The total catch amounted to only 1000 crans, and the prices paid
for these when curing operations were going on ranged from 15s, to 28s. 6d.
per cran, and averaged 20s. 6d. per cran. One of the local crews was very
successful in earning £60 during the short fishing, but the others would not
average £10 per boat.
Results at Lochewe were considerably better. During part of August
and September a fair fishing was landed. October was blank, but in
November operations were again successful, and the fleet at this time
numbered 100 boats, a few of which landed their herrings at Stornoway,
where better prices were obtained. The quality was similar to that got in
Loch Broom, but competition being less keen, prices were more reasonable,
and varied from 6s. to 20s. per cran, the average being 14s, 4d. per cran.
The total catch was 2406 crans. Curing operations were carried on by three
firms at Aultbea, who would have quite a satisfactory season’s work.
Operations at Badachro, Gairloch, commenced in July, and extended
through August, September, and October, during which time a total of 2225
crans of herrings and about 430 crans of mackerel were landed. In the
summer months only the small local fleet was engaged, but later on good
shots were landed by stranger crews from the fishing grounds off Skye. The
quality here was very variable, and prices fluctuated accordingly, the range
being from 7s. to 26s. per cran, with an average of 16s. 73d. per cran. The
bulk of the catch was cured gutted for the Continental and home markets,
principally the latter, by four local and one Stornoway firm of fishcurers.
The fishermen of this section grossed up to £100 per boat at this fishing,
and, with their work at other places, their earnings for the year varied from
226 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
£90 to £170 per boat, the average being estimated at about £130 for four
of a crew.
A few crews tried herring fishing at Stornoway, Loch Boisdale, and Skye
lochs, but nothing of importance was done.
There were no direct exportations of cured herrings, all being sent coast-
wise for consumption in Scotland and to Glasgow and Leith for export to
America and the Continent.
The mackerel caught in the herring nets at Gairloch, although very small,
were cured and sent to America via Glasgow.
Cod and saithe fishing in Loch Broom and Lochewe was practically blank,
but at Badachro, in spite of almost continuous stormy weather, the fishing
was very satisfactory. At the two former places only small boats with from
two to eight nets were employed. At Badachro a fleet of 30 boats, employ-
ing in some cases as many as 25 nets, commenced fishing about the beginning ~
of February, and on to 15th April landed takes of up to 20 scores of
cod and saithe per boat. Fish were very plentiful on the usual fishing
grouuds, and had the weather been suitable for the local boats, which are all
of the skiff type, a very successful fishing would have been recorded. The
total catch exceeded that of last year by 516 cwts. in quantity and £203 in
value. The gross earnings of the fishermen ranged from £35 to £80 per
boat, and would average £56 per boat. Prices for cod were from 6d. to
ls. 6d. each, averaging 83d. each, while saithe fetched from 24d. to 7d. each,
averaging 43d. each.
Line fishing, though receiving no great attention, shows an improvement
on last year to the extent of 297 cwts. in quantity and £131 in value.
The decrease in sheli-fish is contributed to by both lobsters and whelks,
both these branches of the industry having been handicapped by the rough
weather of the first three months of the year.
A Provisional Order has been obtained for the extension of the pier at
Ullapool, and the work is to be pressed forward to enable the industry to
have the benefit of the increased landing facilities during the autumn
herring fishing of 1912.
The year’s work was carried through without loss of life.
The barometers at Ullapool and Badachro are in good order.
JaMES Marr,
FIsHERY OFFICE, Fishery Officer.
UruapPooL, 8th January 1912.
Lochearron and Skye District.
The results of the various branches of the fisheries of Lochcarron and
Skye district for the year 1911 show a falling off in the quantity and value
of fish landed to the extent of 21,904 cwts. and £12,326, and, inclusive of
shell-fish, a decrease in value of £12,826.
There was little change in the means of capture. A slight increase is
observable in the number of boats, no doubt owing to the success of the
herring fishing during the previous year. Motor power as a means of pro-
pulsion is being adopted by a few crews in the district. One new skiff was
added to the registry fitted with a 15 horse-power motor, and four other
boats previously registered were fitted with motors, three with 15 horse-
power and one with 8-10 horse-power engines. There is no doubt as to the
suitability of motors for the class of boat now used in the district for herring
fishing, viz., 25 to 30 feet keel skiffs.
The winter herring fishing commenced about the first week of January,
but owing to stormy weather crews were unable to get to sea regularly.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. . 227
Very little was, therefore, done until the first week of February, when a
good fishing was landed at Uig and Kyle of Lochalsh. The fishing was
carried on until the end of February, and closed with a total of 2727 crans
and a value of £2385, against 5354 crans and a value of £6127 in 1910.
White fishing receives little or no attention from the district fishermen,
and was engaged in chiefly for the purpose of obtaining a supply of fish for
local consumption or bait for lobster creels. No cod or ling were cured
during the year.
The summer and autumn herring fishing was commenced by a few crews
in July. Very little, however, was done during the first part of the season,
and it was not until the month of October that any successful fishing was
made. Most of the lochs round Skye received a trial, but the fishing
grounds which proved most productive were Loch Snizort and round the
island of Sealpa, and a successful fishing was made in October by the fleet
operating from Uig and Kyle of Lochalsh on these grounds, The fishing
continued until the close of the year with varying success. There was no
searcity of herrings during November and December, and some heavy takes
were landed, but crews were not able to prosecute the fishing regularly on
account of stormy weather. The herring fishing is accountable for a decrease
of 16,666 cwts. and £10,071 in the district returns, attributable to the
non-success of the fishing during November and December. Owing to the
uncertainty of herrings appearing in the same loch for a succession of years,
curers cannot be induced to make preparations in the way of erecting stations
for carrying on the fish curing industry, and, consequently, the bulk of the
catch was sent to other localities, chiefly Stornoway, in a roused condition,
to be prepared for export. Considerable quantities caught in the district
lochs by steam drifters and the larger sailing boats, which might otherwise
have been landed in the locality, were also taken to other ports.
The number of boats employed at the herring fishing was 210.
The earnings of motor skiffs employed ranged about £200, and the best-
fished sailing skiff grossed £166,
Mackerel fishing was prosecutsd from Kyle of Lochalsh and Portree during
the months of September and October, with moderate success. The price
of mackerel was lower than during 1910, the average price being 12s. 5d.
per cran, against 16s. 2d. per cran last year. Results show a decrease of
2613 ewts. in quantity and £945 in value.
Lobster fishing was actively engaged in during the year, and the returns
show a result similar to lasi year’s. The value of shell-fish, however, shows
a decrease of £500, owing to the fact that a less quantity of whelks, to the
extent of 2348 cwts., were sent to the English markets.
The making of quarter cran measures was carried on at Kilmuir, Skye,
and resulted in a total of 1696 baskets being branded.
Fortunately no lives were lost in connection with the prosecution of the
fisheries.
JAMES YOUNG,
FIsHERY OFFICE, Fishery Officer.
Kye, 8th January 1912.
Fort-William District.
In reviewing the work of the past year, it is satisfactory to note that the
progressive movement noticeable during the last few years in the total yield
of the fisheries of this district continues. The gross increase in the landings
amounts to 26,113 cwts. Unfortunately, however, the value has not
expanded in ratio, the difference being only £1498 in favour of the year
under review, exclusive of shell-fish, This somewhat unsatisfactory feature
P
228 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
is largely, if not wholly, accounted for by the large increase in the landings
of herrings, which are generally of low value in comparison with weight, and
the decrease in quantity of the higher-priced classes of fish. The increased
production noticed above was again confined to Mallaig and Oban.
With the exception of an addition of two to the motor fleet, making five
in all, there is no change of interest in the means of capture returns.
Following upon the comparative success experienced in 1910, a number of
steamers prosecuted the herring fishing from Mallaig during January and
February with fair results, nearly 7000 crans being landed. During the
early days operations were much interrupted by stormy weather, but better
landings were made later. The principal fishing grounds were on Coll Bank
and off Skerryvore. A good demand was experienced, and remunerative
prices ruled.
At Oban, another effort was made to compete for a share in the landings
from West Coast waters. A start was made with the arrival of a drifter
with 66 crans from the Irish grounds on 5th January, which realised 27s.
per cran. Thereafter, almost daily, a few steamers put into port, either from
Irish or local grounds, a total landing of nearly 5000 crans for the two
months being the result. A considerable quantity of the Oban landings was
roused into railway trucks and sent to Yarmouth and Lowestoft.
Again, about the 10th May, a fair fleet, composed principally of steamers,
commenced herring fishing off this coast, with Oban and Mallaig as com-
petitors for the landings, the latter place, however, getting by far the larger
share. Yet sufficient was done at the former port to demonstrate its
possibilities. Fishing from Dhuartach, in the south, to Dunvegan Head,
some fair results were secured. The quality was fairly good, and, for the
better stuff, high prices were realised. This is the first time that Oban has
entered into competition as a herring port during the early summer fishing,
and it is expected this fishing will develop. The average prices realised at
Mallaig during the winter and early summer fishings respectively were 17s.
and 20s. 5d., and at Oban for the corresponding seasons 13s. and 22s. 5d.
per eran. During the remainder.of the year occasional shots of herrings
were landed at Mallaig from a few steamers operating on the West Coast.
Three firms were engaged kippering at Mallaig, and consequently this
branch shows some expansion. ‘The kippering establishment erected some
years ago, but never occupied, was during the year bought by a well-known
East Coast kippering firm, and utilised for the first time.
Curing for the Continental markets was again confined to Mallaig, and a
decided expansion in this branch of the industry took place. There were no
direct exports, consignments being in small parcels by rail to Leith and
Glasgow for transhipment.
No vessels were cleared from this district for curing at sea. This branch
was confined to a small parcel of ten barrels cured on board a vessel cleared
from Rothesay district.
Greatl-line fishing in this district is now pretty much confined to Mallaig.
During the year under review it was again attended with considerable
success. The early days of the season were much interrupted by bad
weather, which curtailed landings in January, but with the advent of
February some heavy landings were made. This resulted in congested
markets and abnormally low prices, gross earnings being thus adversely
affected. Stormy weather again intervened, and toward the latter part of
the month prices advanced to almost famine level for eels and roker, as much
as 62s. and 42s. per score respectively being realised for these varieties.
Throughout the season some fine shots were landed, ranging up to 80 score,
and realising up to £62. Gross earnings generally were somewhat better
than during the previous year, ranging from £400 to over £700 for steamers,
with an average of about £550, while sail boats would average about £200
There were a iarge number of buyers, and competition was keen.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 229
During the spring of the year some 12 to 14 crews worked small-lines
from Mallaig, with moderate results. Shots of from 3 to 15 boxes were
secured, but haddocks were not so plentiful as in the preceding year, and
prices generally ruled rather low.
Cod-net fishing in this district during 1911 was attended with poor
results, and the returns show a decided decline.
The shell-fish returns show a considerable falling off in value.
Trawling operations were practically confined to four Granton boats
working between Oban and Glasgow during the months April to August.
The landings show a very decided decrease, largely attributable to the scarcity
of fish on the usual grounds.
In furtherance of their scheme of development at Oban, the Caledonian
Railway Company have decided to erect two kippering houses on their own
ground. The plans for these have already been passed, and the building
contracts let. They are expected to be ready for occupancy before the early
summer fishing.
The Railway Company interested at Mallaig have also completed during
the year a large extension of the fish table there in order to meet the growing
demands for accommodation. This addition, which is laid down in concrete
contiguous to the previous structure, is approximately 120 by 100 feet, and
will help to relieve tae congestion hitherte experienced.
The barometer at Mallaig continues in good order.
FISHERY OFFICE, JOHN GLEN,
OBAN, 6th January 1912. Fishery Officer.
Campbeltown District.
The total quantity and value of fish landed in this district compares
favourably with the totals for the previous year, wholly owing to the large
increase in the catch of herrings in district waters, When contrasted with
the figures for 1910, the increase, excluding shell-fish, amounts to 40,711
ewts. and £9763 in the quantity and value respectively. Shell-fish, however,
show a decrease in value of £269.
The means of capture employed were practically the same as in 1910, and
although a decrease took place in the number of boats belonging to the
district, the catching power was not affected, as the boats cancelled from the
register had either been little in use for years past, or had become unsea-
worthy.
The herring fishing, as usual, occupied the attention of most of the
district fishermen during the greater part of the year. The fishing,
which was commenced in January, was continued right on to December.
The catch during the first five months of the year was exceptionally
poor, the quality unsatisfactory, and consequently prices were unremu-
nerative. An improvement took place towards the end of May, and
in June excellent catches were obtained. The quality, however, was not up
to the usual standard, and buyers would only take limited supplies at
moderate prices. The fishing continued fairly successful until the latter end
of July, when most of the district crews proceeded to the Ayrshire coast,
where they prosecuted the fishing during the month of August with fair
success. On returning to district waters in September, the fishing was again
prosecuted successfully for two months, the month of October yielding the
most remunerative returns of the year. Unfortunately, stormy weather
interrupted fishing operations for six weeks in succession—from the beginning
of November till about the middle of December. The herring shoals, how-
ever, remained on the local fishing grounds, and were located immediately
after the weather settled, good catches being obtained until the end of the
year. The quality in September and October was excellent, but during the
a
230 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
first eight months of the year it was rarely satisfactory. The fishing was —
confined chiefly to Kilbrannan Sound, from Skipness to Kildalloig Bay on
the Kintyre shore, and from Machrie Bay to Brown Head on the Arran shore.
Good earnings were made by district crews on the Ayrshire coast at
different periods throughout the year, but the opening of Ballantrae Bank to
seine-net fishing yielded no results, as stormy weather prevailed during the
whole of the period when successful operations were anticipated.
The drift-net fishing was again a comparative failure, and the quality of
the herrings landed by the drift-net crews was extremely poor. Only four
crews proceeded to the northern lochs, where they met with fair success. Few
catches were landed by steam drifters at Campbeltown as compared with
the previous year, the total being 339 crans, valued at £202. The average
price per cran for the year was 17s. 1d., as compared with 17s. per cran in
1910, and 20s. per cran in 1909.
Great-line fishing was carried on with fair results, chiefly during the
months of March and April. At Gighathe catch was less than in 1910, the
cause of the decrease being unsettled weather; but at Campbeltown the catch
was more satisfactory, and the total results for the year are similar to those
of the previous year. The saithe fishing at the Mull of Kintyre was carried
on successfully during the few weeks it lasted, the results being considerably
better than in 1910.
The catch by small lines was scarcely so good as during the previous year,
but the catch is regulated to a considerable extent by the number of crews
employed during the early spring months. During the greater part of the
year it is only prosecuted by a few crews of old fishermen, who barely supply
the local demand.
Plaice shows a considerable falling off as compared with the previous
year, owing to fewer crews having been engaged at the fishing during the
autumn months, in consequence of the success of the herring fishing during
that period.
Most of the herrings caught in the district were conveyed by buying
steamers direct to Glasgow from the fishing grounds, the steamers attending
the fleet during the greater part of the year when herring fishing was being
prosecuted.
Herring curing was carried on at Campbeltown on a more extensive scale
than for some years past, and cod and saithe were cured at Gigha, Portna-
haven, and Mull of Kintyre.
The success of the auxiliary motor was maintained during the year, eight
new engines being installed into local craft. Fishermen now recognise the
fact that without motor propulsion sailing boats are fast becoming out of
date, and cannot hope to compete alongside motor-propelled boats. Further
developments in this direction are assured.
Boat-building was at a standstill, no orders being placed with builders
within the limits of the district.
The loss of and damage to boats and fishing material was heavier than
usual, and amounted to £634.
Five lives were lost during the course of the year, four through the
foundering of one of the district motor boats and one by falling overboard.
FIsHERY OFFICE, Munro JOHNSTON,
CAMPBELTOWN, 10th January 1912. Fishery Officer.
Inveraray District.
The depression experienced in connection with the fisheries of this district
since 1904 continued throughout the year under review. The total catch
(exclusive of shell-fish) was 18,894 cwts., valued at £4203, which shows a
falling off of 22,592 cwts, and £6564 respectively when compared with the
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 231
figures for the previous year. The failure of the herring fishing was again
responsible for this state of matters, and as prices for herrings were much
below the average, the monetary returns are about the lowest on record.
The means of capture returns, in sympathy with the decline in the
fisheries, also exhibit a decrease. During the year 25 boats were struck off
the register, while only six new certificates were issued. ‘There are also
corresponding decreases in the number of fishermen belonging to the
oe and the area of netting, but the length of lines in use shows little
change.
The outstanding feature in connection with the means of capture was the
comparatively large addition to the motor fishing fleet. At the close of the
year there were 30 motor boats belonging to the district, an increase of 22
when contrasted with the figures for the preceding year.
The results at herring fishing, on which the majority of the fishermen
almost entirely depend, were extremely disappointing. After the welcome
improvement last year, it was hoped that matters had at last taken a favour-
able turn, and that Lochfyne would, to a certain extent at least, gradually
regain the position it formerly held in the herring fishing industry.
Unfortunately these hopes were not realised, for, instead of advancing, the
catch exhibited a decrease of fully 50 per cent. when compared with that of
the preceding year.
The failure cannot altogether be attributed to scarcity of herrings, as at
certain periods these appeared to be fairly plentiful, especially in the lower
reaches of the loch. They almost invariably kept to mid-channel, however,
where the chance of capture by seine-nets was much less than in the
shallower waters near the shore.
The season may be said to have lasted for only three months, for although
a few crews were at work in April, operations did not become general until
May. The fleet numbered 110 boats, as compared with 124 in 1910.
During May light takes were secured between Tarbert and Skipness, and in
the vicinity of Skate Island, but the quality of the herrings was so inferior
that there was practically no demand for them, and the fishing was not
prosecuted so regularly as it otherwise would have been. Indeed, notwith-
standing the shortage in the catch at this date, considerable quantities of
these herrings had to be thrown overboard.
With the event of June matters did not improve. It looked as if the
shoal had moved south, for few fish were located until towards the end of
the month, when they again appeared. Operations were thereafter carried on
with light and irregular results until the end of July, when the majority of
the crews left for Campbeltown and Rothesay districts.
The quality throughout the season was inferior, the fish being of a soft,
oily nature, and prices varied from 4s. to 38s. per cran.
The herrings did not, as they did in 1910, frequent the upper reaches, and
the most productive grounds were those between Tarbert and Skipness.
In December, herrings entered Lochkylesport, a small inlet on the
western seaboard of the district. The shoal must have been pretty extensive,
for takes ranging up to 40 crans were secured. Unfortunately, the loch
is exposed to various winds, and operations can only be carried on under the
most favourable conditions. There is also no landing accommodation, and
in these circumstances it is not surprising that only from six to eight
crews took part in the fishing. The bulk of the catch was taken to
Ardrishaig via the Crinan Canal. The herrings were of mixed quality, and
sold at from 9s. to 16s. per cran. Had the weather conditions been favour-
able the landings from this quarter would have been considerably
augmented.
Curing operations, which in recent years have been conducted on
a very limited scale, were again confined to Tarbert and Ardrishaig.
The number of barrels treated in this manner was 637, as compared with
232 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
426 in 1910. Fully 100 barrels were sent to the Continent wa Leith, while
the remainder -were disposed of in the home markets at prices varying from
22s. to 32s. per barrel.
The total quantity of mackerel landed was 1453 ewts., valued at £276, a
decrease of 1877 ewts. and £564 respectively when compared with the
previous year’s figures. This class of fish appeared to be fairly plentiful in
local waters during July and August, but, like the herrings, they did not
frequent the waters near the shores as in former years, and this accounts
chiefly for the shortage in the landings. No boats were specially fitted out
for this fishing, and practically the whole catch was taken with seine nets.
The quality was inferior to that of last year, and this had an adverse effect
on prices, which ranged from 2s. to 6s. per cwt. The average price was
3s. 10d. per cwt., compared with 5s. in 1910. All were disposed of in a
fresh state.
Line fishing was carried on chiefly from Ardrishaig, where the daily
landings showed a slight improvement on those of last year. ‘The catch
consisted almost entirely of codlings, there being an apparent scarcity of
haddocks and whitings in local waters.
There was no marked change in the catch by cod-nets, and only six crews
used this method of capture.
The output of oysters from West Loch Tarbert was less than in the
previous year, but a greater number was taken from the Loch Sween beds.
Very little attention is given to oyster cultivation at either of those places,
and the total output is unimportant.
Lobsters appear to be less plentiful in the neighbouring waters. In spite
of the fact that average weather conditions were experienced, and a slightly
increased number of boats were at work, the catch showed a falling off, the
creeks of Luing and Lochkylesport being responsible for the shortage.
The boatbuilding trade was never in a worse condition. Only one boat
was launched, a motor craft for owners cutside the district. Prospects for
1912 are much brighter, as orders have already been placed for two boats
which will be larger than any yet built in this district.
There was no loss of life in connection with the district fisheries, while the
loss of and damage to fishing gear, although greater than in 1910, was
insignificant.
The barometer at Tarbert, which is in good order and being regularly
attended to, is much appreciated by the fishermen.
FISHERY OFFICE, RoperRt SPINK,
TARBERT, 6¢h January 1912. Fishery Officer.
Rothesay District.
The fisheries of this district in 1911 were not so productive as they were
during either of the two preceding years. Compared with the returns for
‘the year 1910, the quantity and value of fish (excluding shell-fish) credited
to the district reveal shortages of 23,068 cwts. and £9501. The comparative
non-success of the herring fishing is mainly accountable for these deficiencies.
There was no improvement or change in the means of capture employed
worthy of remark. Four boats were fitted up with auxiliary motor power
during the year. There are now eleven of this type of fishing boats on the
district registry. The Kelvin motor still appears to be retaining its
popularity among Firth of Clyde fishermen. The proprietors of this engine,
whose fitting-out base is at Hunter’s Quay, installed 36 Clyde skiffs with
their motors in 1911. Since the Kelvin engine was introduced on the
market, seven years ago, no less than 130 Scottish fishing craft have been
fitted out with these motors. Of this number, 102 boats belonged to Clyde
of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 233
creeks. The average cost last year of these motors, including installation,
for a Clyde skiff, was £65. With the present system of easy payment in
vogue, it is a comparatively simple matter for industrious crews to acquire
motor power in their skiffs.
A commencement was made at the summer herring fishing early in June,
and herrings were soon met with in the inshore waters off the east side of
Arran. From that time until the middle of September a fleet of nearly 200
skiffs, the majority of which were equipped with motors and seine-uets,
operated in that area with fair success. The shoals of herrings, kowever,
did not appear to be so numerous or dense as formerly, and consequently
the catches were generally more irregular than they were during any of the
five previous years when herrings were caught there under almost similar
conditions. Fourteen carrying steamers were in attendance on the fleet, and
they purchased at sea altogether 6060 crans, or 78 per cent. of the season’s
catch, which were mainly conveyed to the Glasgow market, where they were
invariably sold at remunerative prices to the merchants.
The quantity of herrings caught by seiners was 7271 crans, representing a
cash value of £7252, while drifters captured only 481 crans, valued at £529.
The total quantity and value of herrings credited to the district were 7752
erans and £7781, as contrasted with 14,211 crans and £16,647 for the year
1910. Generally the herrings, although not very large, were of good quality,
and were bought at an average price of 20s. a cran, as compared with 23s. 5d.
a cran for the previous year. No herrings of any consequence were got in
any other part of the district waters.
The quantity of mackerel caught was the highest for many years. Par-
ticularly in Lochs Long and Goil, and off the east of Arran, were these fish
more plentiful than they have ever been. Their capture was, as usual,
carried on conjoiutly with the prosecution of the herring fishing. In Lochs
Long and Goil, however, mackerel fishing is now of much more importance
and benefit to the fishermen there than the herring fishing, which has been
a distinct failure for many years. The size and quality of the mackerel
were, as a rule, good, but as the price received by the fishermen averaged
for the year only 3s. 9d. a cwt., it would appear as if there is not much
demand for this class of fish, and the prospects for the further development
of this branch of the industry are, therefore, not in the meantime too bright.
The white fish fisheries of the district are not of any particular importance.
During the winter ard spring months great-line fishing was carried on from
Rothesay with moderate success by six crews, two of whom belonged to East
Coast ports. For a time some of these crews did well in Loch Long, where
they secured good takes of conger. On several occasions catches of from
15 to 38 cwts. of conger and skate were secured at one haul of the lines.
The larger boats fished chiefly in the waters in the vicinity of the Garroch
Head and Holy Isle, where, when the weather was suitable, they hauled
good catches of round fish. The fishermen consigned their own catches to
the English markets, where they usually got fairly good prices. The
difficulty in*procuring a steady supply of herrings for bait was the chief
drawback the crews had to contend with.
A lobster hatchery is, meantime, in course of construction at Ardmelish
Point, Port Bannatyne. Unfortunately, the hatchery received considerable
damage from storms in December, with the result that its opening will be
necessarily delayed. This project is to be floated by a private limited
company, and the idea of the promoters is to procure lobsters from the West
Coast of Scotland and bring them to the ponds for breeding and market
purposes.
The district sheil-fish fisheries are not of much note, and their value was
almost the same as that of 1910.
Only one fishing boat was built in the district during the past year. This
branch of the industry seems to be getting worse yearly.
234 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
The fishing barometers, which are yearly examined, are in good order, and
they are much appreciated by the fishermen.
In accordance with the Board’s orders, the headquarters of the district
were at last Whitsunday term removed to Glasgow.
FREDERICK FRASER,
FisHERY OFrrice, 2 OswaLp STREET, Fishery Officer.
Guascow, 5th January 1912.
Greenock District.
There is no progress to report in connection with the fisheries of this
district during the past year, but rather a falling off in the quantity of fish
landed.
Little change has taken place in the means of capture, further than that
there are now four motor fishing boats, three at Irvine and 1 at Saltcoats.
Last year there was none.
Small-line fishing was of little importance, as only a few small boats at
Irvine, Largs, Saltcoats, and Millport fished with anything like regularity,
while the catches were very light, consisting generally of medium-sized
haddocks, codlings, whitings, and plaice, which were mostly retailed in the
localities where they were landed. At other stations this fishing was very
trifling.
Four boats also worked long lines, two at Saltcoats and two at Largs,
where fair catches of eels and skate were sometimes landed, and despatched
for the most part to English markets. At Largs a few cod were taken by
nets.
At Irvine herring fishing was begun early in July, and a regular fishing
continued till nearly the middle of October, the catches ranging up to 29
crans. ‘The fishing grounds were chiefly off Irvine and towards the east
side of the Arran coast. The herrings were, as a rule, of fair quality and
medium size, and realised from about 20s. to 30s. per cran. Some were
retailed locally, but the bulk was sent off to market in a fresh state. The
earnings of the drift and seine net crews engaged would vary from about
£60 to £100 each. te
Some fair catches of herrings were also taken off West Kilbride and
Ardrossan during August, these fish being purchased chiefly at sea by
buying steamers. Several catches were also landed at Saltcoats from the
same fishing ground, the highest being 38 crans. At other stations herring
fishing was of very little account.
In January two steam drifters landed at Glasgow 137 end 104 crans of
herrings respectively taken off Loch Swilly. A portion of these catches
sold at the comparatively low rate of 15s. per cran, but the greater part
fetched from 40s. to 55s. Several cargoes of fresh herrings in barrels and
boxes were also brought from Downings Buy by local buying steamers to
Glasgow, where they were partly cured, partly kippered, and partly disposed
of fresh by local curers. Two steam trawlers also Janded at Glasgow in
September 240 and 100 crans of herrings respectively, which were caught
off the mouth of the Bristol Channel, a <listance of about 300 miles. The
fish, which were of medium size, were in fair condition considering the
long distance they were carried, and sold at from 16s. to 20s. a cran.
A shot of 66 crans of mackerel was landed at Glasgow about the latter
end of December which were caught off Horn Head, on the Irish coast
The greater part sold at 4s, a quarter cran box, but a portion was taken
away aS manure.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 235
Five Saltcoats fishing skiffs followed lobster fishing along the coast, where
they were fairly successful, their catches ranging up to 72 lobsters. The
greatest number caught in one week by one boat was 330. They were sent
to Glasgow and the English markets, where they realised fair prices.
Four Glasgow-owned steam trawlers and five liners occasionally landed
their catches at Glasgow during the summer months, the fish being
principally cod, ling, halibut, and skate. The fishing ground was chiefly on
the West Coast of Scotland, and the value of the best shot landed by the
steam trawlers was £50, and by the liners £120.
Fair quantities of mussels were as usual sent from the Port-Glasgow beds
to various East Coast stations for use as bait, but during two or three
months in summer the demand for tliem almost ceased. Quantities of other
kinds of shell-fish, mostly whelks, were also occasionally sent to the
English markets.
In the Glasgow fish-market there were the usual regular supplies of all
the various kinds of fresh, smoked, and cured fish daily, which came from
places in the Firth of Forth, the East and West Coasts of Scotland, and
from England and Ireland. Prices varied for the fish according to the
supply and demand. Many lots were of small size. There would be an
average of about 5000 boxes of all kinds sold daily.
Fair quantities of mackerel from the West Coast were almost daily in the
market in the summer months; they were usually of larger size and better
quality than in former years, but owing to the poor demand for them
locally, quantities were sent off to England. During November and
December fresh herrings were unusually scarce in the market, and supplies
were occasionally brought from Lowestoft for kippering. arly in
December some cases of Norwegian herrings began to arrive, which were
mostly bought for kippering, but they did not sell well as kippers, being
large and of coarse quality.
Dried fish realised from about 24s. to 28s. for cod, ling 28s. to 32s.,
tusk 25s., and saithe 14s. to 16s. per cwt., and cured herrings from 20s. to
40s. a barrel. A good many barrels of herrings and cwts. of dried fish
were retailed by the shopkeepers in Glasgow.
In addition to the Scottish herrings shipped to America were 18,633
barrels from Ireland; 126,031 cases of preserved fish were exported,
principally to New York. These cases came chiefly from Aberdeen, and
weighed about 1 cwt. each; 3974 cases also went to Australia. The
exports of dried fish went chiefly to Ireland, America, Canada, and Spain.
Quantities or the fish came to Glasgow from various places on the West
Coast of Scotland and Ireland in a wet, half-cured state, and were there
properly cured and dried. Many lots of dried fish also came from Hull and
other ports in England.
Barrel-making was carried on in only three Glasgow cooperages, the fish-
curers having bought most of their supplies of new barrels from other
places ; 14,500 fish boxes were made in two Glasgow factories.
The St. Mungo Steam Fishing Company’s drifter earned about £800 at
the Scottish herring fishing, and £1000 at Great Yarmouth.
There were built at Govan one steam trawler which cost £5900, and
eight steam drifters, five at £3400 each, and three at £3320 each. Four
second-hand steam trawlers were purchased in December by a Glasgow firm.
One steam trawler and a buying steamer were also sold by another firm
during the year.
FIsHERY OFFICE, E. Gray,
Guascow, 8th January 1912. Fishery Officer.
236 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Keport
Ballantrae District.
The returns for 1911 show an increase in value of £2664 and in quantity
of 10,469 ewts. as compared with the preceding year’s figures. The herring
fishings were wholly accountable for the improvement.
There again falls to be recorded a reduction in the number of boats on the
register, but most of the craft cancelled were practically worn out, and
consequently this reduction does not very materially affect the catching
power of the district fleet. Otherwise there is little change in the means of
capture returns.
The winter herring fishing was more successfully prosecuted than during
1910, the returns showing an increase in value of £1449, and in quantity of
1975 cwts. This fishing was begun in Lochryan in the first week of
January, and stormy weather put an end to operations about 11th February.
The best week yielded 2126 crans, valued at £2027. Of the total catch
(4861 crans), 4624 crans were taken by seine-nets. As usual, when seine-
nets are employed the results were very irregular, the bulk of the catch
falling into the hands of a few crews. ‘The Argyllshire fishermen were the
most successful. The quality was good, and a fair level of value was main-
tained, the prices averaging 19s, 2d. per cran, as against 17s. 10d. in year
1910.
There was no herring fishing on Ballantrae Bank, but that herrings, as
usual, visited this once famous fishing ground is contirmed by the fact
that the Ballantrae fishermen’s cod-nets were often coated with herring
spawn,
The summer herring fishing commenced about the middle of May, and
continued with varying success until the second week in October, when it
entirely failed. There is little variation in the fishing grounds in this
district. The herrings seem to follow the same course year by year. At
first they are found along the Ayrshire coast, then later in the season they
are fished on the east coast of Arran. Early in the season the fish were of
very indifferent quality. Frequently the fishermen could not find a buyer,
so had to consign their catches to market themselves. Occasionally the
returns were barely sufficient to pay freight, etc. As time went on, however,
quality and demand improved. From the 14th October till the 16th
December no body of herrings of any consequence could be found on the
coast. On the latter date a motor-boat and a sail-boat located a shoal near
the Head of Ayr, and captured 70 crans, which realised £182. This was
the best single stroke of the season. Evidently the shoal was not a large
one, but, at the same time, for a few days very good results were obtained.
During the period of slackness referred to the fishermen occupied themselves
at flounder net fishing, but only a poor wage was earned. When compared
with the previous year’s figures the returns of herrings show an increase of
13,674 cwts. and £3798 in quantity and value respectively. The average
price for the year was 18s. ld., as against 17s. 5d. in 1910. The motor
boats proved superior to the sailing craft, and it is estimated that the
earnings of the former were 90 per cent. better than those of the latter.
Only two East Coast steam liners made Stranraer their headquarters, as
against three in the preceding year. ‘These two vessels grossed more money
than did the trio in 1910. One of the boats for 29 trips earned £623,
averaging fully £21 per shot, while the other grossed £414 for 21 trips, the
average per trip being about £20. The best take realised £38. The catches
consisted mainly of skate, eels, and cod, skate being in the ascendency both
as regards quantity and value.
The cod-net and great-line fishings were less productive than in 1910;
small-line fishing also suffered a decline. The falling off in the latter branch
is explained by the fact that more time was devoted to the capture of
of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 237
herrings, and in the case of the former to detention by bad weather in the
early months of the year.
The results of the flounder net fishing show little change. Beam trawling
in the Solway exhibits slightly decreased returns, while the catch of turbot,
though unimportant, is nearly double that of the preceding year.
The output of oysters was greater than that of the preceding twelve
months, running into seven figures. The crab, lobster, and mussel fisheries
all show an improvement, while unclassified shell-fish shows a decrease of
£511. The long, good summer weather would favour the crab and lobster
branch of the industry.
With the exception of a few herrings kippered by local fishmongers for
their own shops, all the fish landed were sent fresh to market.
Only one small third-class boat was built in the district. For a number
of years none of the larger or second-class craft have been built here, all
being constructed outwith this district.
It is pleasing to report that no lives were lost in connection with the
fisheries.
W. M. Warss,
Fisuery OFFice, Fishery Officer.
Girvan, 9th January 1912.
238 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX M.
STATEMENT showing the Number of Vessels and Boats engaged in Line Fishing during each of
the Years 1906-1911, distinguishing those propelled by Steam from those propelled by
Sails and Motors.
Sailing and Motor Boats. Steam Vessels.
1906. | 1907. | 1908. | 1909. | 1910. | 1911. | 1906. | 1907. | 1908. | 1909. | 1910. | 1911.
Eyemouth ... 10 35 43 42 40 1 t 4 4 4
Leith ... ... | 240] 243 |) 210] 190] 200) 161 5 3 3 1 9
Anstruther <..9) ©2741) 129") 1134) 110) 1124) 102 16 27 45 56 50 51
Montrose... |) 165 | 178 |. 182°) 474.) 157) 148 1 1 4 4 4 4
Stonehaven ... 55 56 54 55 56 4
Aberdeen... 71 68 62 59 58 39 48 50 56 47 66
Peterhead ... (2 70 74 76 72 42 52 56 60 58 56
Fraserburgh ... | 1385 | 150] 158] 164] 166] 160 2 d 26 12 18 14
Banff ... sof P2NT 19202" 196.5) 5 190°), 1755) S63 i) 12 10 18 18 22
Buckie —... | 808 | 270/ 211) 170] 1638 158 40 64) 110) 145] 135} 110
Findhorn. ~... |- 160° 1484)151)) (1504) "454 4 102 12 14 18 21
Cromarty... 96 98 91 86 82
Helmsdale ... 72 72 72 68 68
Lybster ma 30 34 31 30 31
Wick ... .. | 880] 347] 301] 305] 300] 285 13 13 4 4 4 2
Orkney ... | 200] 198 | 192] 185] 179| 242 | ee
Shetland p. | )38. | 537 | 520) to12)) 502) 492 15 4 5 2 3 3
Stornoway ... | 469] 451! 359 | 355) 347| 341
Barra ... seat alOs 98 | 104 98 98 | 105
Loch Broom ... | 285 43 72 85 96 | 112
Loch Carron &
Skye ae | 141] 1363) 143 92311 “1234 1Z38
Fort William... 65 63 67 83 63 19
Campbeltown 87 82 75 62 55
Inveraray... 38 31 31 29 27
Rothesay ...{ 121 | 111} 102 70 65
Greenock... 50; 121 45 43 50 5 4 5
Ballantrae ... | 173 112-118) 120) 124) 130 1 1 2
eee | ee | | | Si —— ee) a eee
Totals ... | 4,425 | 4,083 | 3,767 | 3,634 | 3,563 | 3,478] 191 | 244 | 337] 411) 346] 346
‘QOLIASIC, PUBTJOYY Wo pouingoa sutoq AqIofewut 4vais ayy ‘spIVMUO YOGT WlOA} papNpOUT aav sz.10d Ysi9}00g ULoAJ SuTYSY S[assoa YSI.Suq— "ALON
5 | LLL) SaL‘8 | LEF‘S | ELL‘8 | 108'6 | 699°6 | 8E0OT| LFE‘OT| 10S OT) FE9‘OT] EES) 9ST) SL | 98P‘T | E6E‘T ) HIE'T | FES‘T | COLL | GIS] GLF| FLF| OE GLE) - ed ZLON F
NI —————— | —— qr |__| cme] mr |r| —_———_—_—_——_—_| —_ qx“ | -cqqucrs-— qc) ——_— |—i—| — —————q“~— |“ q§— [cri ——“—-——\yucmliqcr
Ses) SUG ielvse ors. l46PS |. PPS | GPE | [1c lce8€ |) GLE 1 Si S14 2 oe € € € Soh a Pe See ee Ce aaa EET
CSI | 961 | LOG | SIZ | 00 | SEI | 6ST | LIS | 0G | 096 | F | | | 0% 61 61 61 61 GliecieleGoeGs | -Gumins *YOOusaTt)
CUlIEPER (eOGhy PPSl. | COL | GLI. | C8T- 1-C6L =| G0G =|. LIS 1e1T-|-9s-| € o i a: a cai at emi sess Nea BSS 7 ' ‘Kesoyyouy
GIZ | 9G¢ | SLZ | 88% | 066 | TOE | 6OE | OIE | SIE | Sze FOE] s8 | T i ia As ene ci * ‘Keresoauy
Tee issGe F016 [Gs Gre 8S |-c9e | ess =) Le | CESS ELF | OFa SL a oe aise aa a ee eee allies ‘umoyjoqdures
GhG | GES | SKS | EKG | ILS | 96Z | 68S | G83 | L8G | TOE JE | E |G = re SG isa. ee pasa ale dl wince tf “URI MA “10
69% | 69F | OOF | Leg | Esc | GIO | &F9 | Sco | G99 | FOL 16 | F |G 4 a = As pee mrp foses | ekg 2 UoravoyooT
Se sceesieree Occ | OSG 08S S166 | Slr 1 TLS) Ly | See 1 Sas | a aes ee ore (ead Reade <8 " “MoorqyoorT
- 10E | 966 | 8% | L6%] | 86Z | E8% | 18G | L8q | 8% | F8q JT |" =k 3 ae at om Bale eles alse Slee : " “ered
S | 88 | 98¢ | O9¢ | ZOE | ELE | SSG | ZI9 | Sco | £9 GOs Perec. = SG ts i oe Sosa ya hale eas ets * Kemousoyg
S | 889 | Se9 | 289 | FL | 184 | OFS | EL8 | GES | ZS | 198 | SI 1/9 |“ | HE | STE | FIE | ZOE | GES | Sa |] ‘purpyeys
S | 9¢8 | 16€ | OIF | Sah | SSh | OGh | SOF | OOF | OOF | HLF | ST] IT] ZL sae eT e 3 Bani Ae | ie 1S ile Ce a "+ ‘KouxI9
2 \eee | tee | o4e | oor | Ley | 61g | FG | Leg | HE | see Je | | Jos 6¢ ce ¥G GG Se. NOL (LT | CTs iC: Ae TAR
& 9¢ Le OF CH L9 St ZB ifs 16 SOT ace eee eee eee eee . eee wee eee eee eee eee . . ‘1048q ATT
Scere Lies bohie Sil eel | hl | SSl =| IZt -| S8t ET Pale ano 6 6 6 6 a fai a at Se Rae ' ‘oyepsmjoxy
rs | SOL | Z6E | S6T | LET | Z6L | Z6T | 10Z | 91% | 0G | esa J" ns ae SiS | a es nar pas el " ‘Aqaeut0dp)
S | 106 | OSG | G96 | S84 | 664 | SEE | ONE | I86 | BE | ZOF JF |b | E | FIT | G6 GL Z9 Cr SHE PSUR OLY oe S185 * “azoypuLy
S | [&F | 68h | Shh | 86h | ceo | L8G | LI9 | €c9 | G89 | eh TL | L |S | Lh | 986 | GIG | 80G | TLT | 96| 09 | FE] OF | ar | ° : * ‘orygong
RQ | ore | o9e | ate | Ite | ase | Lor | czp | ore | pop | cer Tr |% |e TL 8g Pr 8é rE Peete tee tl. eels : " ‘Hueg
>, | OIS | IhS | zGg | 89¢ | ILE | S6G | 16E , 009 | O6E | FLG J IT | IT | IT] g¢ 6F cr SP rE Gl aUUEtt SOEs Ol. * “ysinqreser i]
Soule) rol 6 eedow)) OVG "996 |518G | LI€ | ThE POLE [oo |“ *| “ | SSl | ear | Scl- | OSL | SIL FL (ocr. oF ce 10g. - -— Sprenaeieg.
re SOE | OL | LIT | Stk | Sol | ht | GST. | 191 | OST |°T9T o 866 | 882 | L8Z | GL] | SFG | FEST SSS OZ! SS] STFS * " ‘useps0q
fs, 68 68 16 Z6 66 16 OIT Ill SII FEI oe . eee tee eee eae eee eee eee eee eee eco . . ‘UsABYOU0YG
ece | SLE | S8& | COP | ler | cer | Shr | Lor | cor | Scr 14 1/8 | 3 [91 91 9T GT GT OT Stet Pleeol a. * — *9s01} UOT
= | SSh | #9F | t9F | 6OF | 8h | S8F | GSP | ZIG | GIg | Izg¢ |G 13 | °" | 8g €g_s|-¢ eg LE pa at a i * Foeyqnaysuy
igen OLG | S66 cee JEs0y Scr | Ler | Srp 1 Ser | Zor $9 4G] “OR PL 6L We IL 8¢ FG | SP | eo | Sb | er] - : * “YQIarTT
peo ecGls Gr bh Goleta: envle Cri -\-2Fl | PS GST [see | -eos) TI PL 9 if F € ports Wea | cate easels ie hea * ‘ygnowedAgy
II6T | OL6T | GOGT | SO6GT | LOGT | 9OGT | GOGT | FOGT | LOGI | GOGT [ITET|OIGTIGOGT] TIGL | OL6GT | GOGT | 806T | LOGT |906T\CO6T|FOGT/SO6T|Z06T
aa an | *LOIULSIC,
‘Ss[osso A Sulpreg senor *(SI9TMBIJ, SUIPNOUT) STesso A UIRAIG
‘OAISNPOUL TT6I-ZO6T StveA oy} JO Youo ul
SoMOYysy Yst}{Oog oy} Ul pesvsue syrog Surpieg pue ‘ojo, ‘uNo¥g Jo aequInN’ ey} ‘SjormysIq Aq “SUIMOYS LNENALVEG
‘N XIGNAUddV
—————————— SSS
240 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX 0.
SALMON FISHERIES.
MR. CALDERWOOD’S REPORT.
FisHerY BoarD FOR SCOTLAND,
March 1912.
I have the honour to submit my Report for the year 1911. Since my
last Report, three District Fishery Boards have been formed, viz. :—For the
Wick, of which Mrs. Duff Dunbar sits as Chairman; for the Dunbeath, of
which Sir Stafford Howard, as representing the Office of Woods, etc., is
Chairman ; and the Feochan, Nell, and Kuchar Board, presided over by the
Marquis of Breadalbane.
Considerable difficulty has occurred in the past in the Wick district in
connection with the observance of the weekly close time on the coast.
Eventually the Fishmongers’ Company of London instituted a prosecution
and obtained 4 conviction against the tacksmen. It is hoped that by the
creation of the District Board further difficulty in this respect may be
avoided. I visited the district as part of my annual tour of inspection, saw
the river, and, on the Sunday, examined the whole coast from just south of
Wick to Dunnet Bay. The great majority of the nets were in order, but
certain irregularities were noticeable in or near Wick Bay, and to these
matters I called the attention of Mr. Georgeson, the Clerk. The limits of
the estuary of the Wick are :—“ The line of the breakwater now in course
of construction (1865), and a straight line drawn due north from the outer
end of the said breakwater to the north shore.” So far as I was able to
ascertain, the said breakwater is that which is still called ‘‘ the new break-
water,” and if this is correct, the positions of bag-nets fished in Wick Bay
require to be readjusted in future.
An agreement has been come to as to the opening of the sluices in the
weir situated a short distance above the Bridge of Wick. The weir is not
high, and is reached by ordinary tides to a greater or less extent, but
salmon do not readily ascend, I am informed, except during spring tides.
The agreement is to have the sluices opened for two hours before and two
hours after high water on three days of each week in which spring tides
occur. The purpose of the weir is to form a stretch of quiet water for
pleasure boating.
Neu, Frocuan, AND EKucHar Boarp.
The limits of this district are:—On the north, Minard Point; on the
south, the bridge from the mainland over Siel Sound to Siel Island. (In
the definition given in Schedule A of the 1868 Act, Siel Island is called
Jul Island.)
The catchment basin forming this district lies a few miles to the south
of Oban, and, curiously enough, is surrounded by a part of the Awe
district. The Awe district is from Appin Ferry on the north to Craignish
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 241
Point on the south, where the Add district begins. But in defining the
Awe district, the catchment basin of Loch Feochan is expressly excepted.
The rivers Nell and Feochan unite in entering the head of Loch Feochan,
while the river Kuchar, flowing out of Loch Scamadale, enters Loch Feochan
from the south and near the mouth of the loch.
The first meeting of the new Board was held on 13th December, 1911.
The members are:—The Marquis of Breadalbane, Chairman ; the Duke
of Argyll, and Mr. Henry Macdonald of Dunach. The Clerk is Mr.
Alexander MacArthur, solicitor, Oban.
Since it seems very desirable that the whole district from Appin to
Craignish Point should be administered by one body, I understand that a
joint meeting of the Awe Board and the Loch Feochan Board is to be called
in order, if possible, to secure this arrangement. As Mr. MacArthur is
also Clerk to the Awe Board, a temporary working arrangement has mean-
while been arrived at, The assessable rental of the salmon fishings of the
Loch Feochan district cannot yet be determined, as shootings and fishings
are not separated in the Valuation Roll.
Conon.
I have had occasion, in former reports, to refer to the difficulties of
securing a proper distribution of ascending fish in this district, owing to
the presence of the eruive dyke, the Falls of Conon, and the falls on the
three tributaries, the Blackwater, Orrin, and Meig. In 1895 a lease of the
cruives was entered into, and for a period those engines were not fished.
In 1904 I reported that the cruives were again being fished, and in next
year’s report (23rd Annual Report, Part IT., p. 11) I dealt at some length
with the conditions which had arisen. At that time netting was carried
on for four miles below the cruive dyke, and the cruive fishings (two
boxes) were in the hands of the same tacksman. A very complete control
was therefore secured upon the available stock of salmon entering the
river. Actual returns of fish taken were unobtainable, there being,
unfortunately, no obligation on the part of salmon fishers to make even a
confidential return of their catches; but by comparing the assessable
rentals it appeared that, separating fishings above and below the cruive
dyke, the rental above started at £575, rose, during the period of twelve
years when the cruives were not fished, to £788, and fell again, on the
resumption of cruive fishing, to the former level, £575
I am pleased to be able to report that a new agreement has been arrived
at between the owner of the cruive fishings and a syndicate of five upper
proprietors. ‘lhe whole four cruive boxes are now open, the hecks and
inscales are removed, and the boxes themselves put in complete repair.
Incidentally, the members of the syndicate are members of the Moray
Firth Association, who have taken off nets below the Brahan fishings.
The agreement as to the cessation of cruive fishing is for a period of ten
years.
The Moray Firth Association have taken over the Cromarty and
Culloden fishings in the tidal portion of the river. These fishings are >
carried on, and were at the time of my visit being netted night and day
by two crews, a third going on at high water. Netting now stops,
however, at the top of the Cromarty and Culloden fishings, the limit being
marked by a line of four black buoys anchored across the stream. The
Moray Firth Association hold all the fishings below this point. Formerly
when netting was carried on in fresh water below the cruive dykes, it was
impossible for salmon to ascend the river except during the weekly close
time or when the river was in high flood. I understand that the pool
below the Orrin Fall is still netted. It would be of great benefit to the
river generally if the fish which congregate there were allowed up into the
242 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Corriehallie Forest. The Falls of Rogie have been to some extent
modified, as well as a fall above Garve, on the Blackwater. If the
difficulties of opening up the Falls of Conon cannot yet be overcome, it is
of great importance that the valuable tributaries at least be made
accessible to fish.
AYR.
On 4th September I had occasion to visit the particular points which
remain for attention on this river. At the Privick Mill, water is taken
from the river by means of a weir of a rather peculiar shape. There is a
distinct upstream angle, but the apex is not far distant from the right
bank of the river, so that the one arm of the weir runs practically parallel
to that bank. JI met representatives of the owner of the mill, and was
accompanied by the Chairman and Clerk of the District Fishery Board.
The requirements of the Salmon Fishery Acts with regard to sluices and
hecks were gone into, and I anticipate that the great waste of water which
commonly occurs here when the mill is not working, and the possibility of
kelts dropping down into the lade, will be obviated in future. At Haugh,
which I also visited, there is a high weir, the property of Ba!lochmyle,
which acts as a total barrier to the ascent of salmon in all ordinary
conditions of the river. There is no salmon pass, and the structure itself
is of extreme frailty. Accurate measurements showed the height of the
obstruction to be 6 feet 3 inches above the ordinary level of the pool below
the weir. The structure is of wood, and is made in two separate steps or
weirs, there being a pool of some size between. On discussing the best
way of overcoming the difficulty for fish, I was inclined to urge that the
pool between the sections of the weir be left. It seems possible that the
entire structure will have to be renewed, owing to the difficulty of inter-
fering with the old wooden beams. In this case it will be the more
possible to secure a good pass. At the time of my visit, a part of the
lower barrier had fallen out, so that the pool between this and the upper
weir was largely dry.
At Barskimming Mill, further up the river, there is also no pass for
salmon. ‘The weir is a short distance below the junction of the Lugar with
the Ayr. The weir seems to be, roughly, about five-and-a-half feet high, and
the downstream face is distinctly steep, so that if a simple chute-like pass,
as suggested by the Schedule of the Act of 1868, were contemplated, it
would be necessary, in order to get an easy gradient, to project the pass
into the pool above, as has already been done with good results at the
Overmills weir on this river. The tail race of the lade offers an extremely
good entrance to ascending salmon, and as a matter of fact the miller
stated that fish had ascended as far as the mill wheel. A fixed heck
having a suitable slope should be placed at the outlet from the lade to the
river. At the intake of the lade there is this difficulty, that the side of the
lade which is towards the river is not higher than the level of the river,
so that water freely flows at times from this section of the lade to the river
bed below the weir. The miller informed me that he had repeatedly seen
salmon entering the lade over this low side of the structure. It seems
necessary, therefore, that this low side be heightened, after which it will
be possible with safety to erect a proper heck at the intake. The details
IT communicated to the Clerk of the Ayr Board.
At the Nether Mill, just above the town of Ayr—the lowest mill on the
river—a new fish pass has been erected by the Town of Ayr by arrangement
with the Office of Woods, ete. The structure is nearer the right than the
left bank of the river, and, the weir being in two sections, the pass is also
in two sections, the lower of which is new. Unfortunately, advantage has
not been sufficiently taken of the pool between the two weirs, the new
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 243
section of the pass having been made immediately below the other. The
result will be that in high levels of river the rush of water will form a
more or less continuous torrent from the upper section through the lower.
In all moderate levels of river, also, there is a strong lead for ascending fish
towards the left bank owing to the large amount of water flowing from the
mill lade. It is to be expected, therefore, that fish will first swim in this
direction. It is unfortunate, also, that the mouth of the new structure has
been turned towards the right bank, since, on account of the lead just
referred to, fish will have unnecessary difficulty in finding it. Fish are apt
to congregate at the mouth of the lade, and when the sluices of the lade are
closed the water becomes very shallow, so that the operations of local
poachers (who, I believe, are rather numerous) are facilitated, It would
be a great advantage if a low railing of iron spars could be erected so as to
keep fish from congregating in this dangerous and futile position. The
fish which ascend by the right bank of the river will find the entrance of
the new pass without difficulty.
Doon.
I have had occasion in previous reports to refer to the fact that at the
mouth of this river we have a fixed estuary and a moving river mouth.
The Commissioners who defined the estuaries of Scottish rivers usually
adopted, in cases where the river mouth seemed to alter its position, a form
of estuary drawn with a given radius of a circle from the centre of the
river, and in the case of the river Doon it seems that this plan was at first
adopted and was afterwards changed to the definition as it stands now,
viz., a radius of a circle 400 yards long drawn from a fixed point, which at
the time of the passing of the bye-law was approximately in the centre of
the river mouth. The tendency of the river mouth is, however, to move
to the north along the beach, this being apparently caused by the combined
action of the sea current, the waves moved by the prevailing wind, and the
river. There is no proper certainty, therefore, that the limits of the
estuary bear a proper relation to the mouth of the river, and that if a time
comes when fixed nets are fished more freely than at present in this
district, it will be legal to set them dangerously near to the centre of the
river mouth. To obviate this I suggested to the various proprietors
interested, that the erection of a low barrier to the south of the river
mouth might have the result of preventing the northward movement by
checking the gradual silting from the south, and I instanced the old
erection at the mouth of the river Don, in Aberdeenshire, where a structure
of the kind has been in existence since the year 1727. The proprietors
have favourably entertained this proposal, and, while certain objections
have been taken by the Town of Ayr, are seeking the sanction of the Board
of Trade for the erections suggested.
Certain alterations have taken place since my last report on the coastal
net-fishing. A lease of fishing for six years has been granted to Mr.
Wright, fishmonger, Kilmarnock, provided that he does not fish between
certain points specified in the neighbourhood of the mouth of the river.
GIRVAN.
In the Eighteenth Report I referred to a passless weir on this little
river, which I then had been asked to inspect. It is the lowest weir on
the river, being below Kilwinning, at tbe iron works of Messrs. William
Baird & Co., where the river has an artificially-formed channel for a
distance of about 200 yards. The matter has again come up, and I have
had a considerable amount of correspondence as to the ownership of the
structure. I trust, however, that in the near future the Lanarkshire &
Q
244 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Ayrshire Railway Co. will satisfy the requirements of the Salmon Acts in
the matter.
Reports FRoM Disrricr FisHery Boarps.
Thirty-six District Fishery Boards have sent answers to the usual
queries. The nets, on the whole, seem to have done well, owing perhaps
in great measure to the number of fish which were unable to ascend rivers,
and which congregated in the neighbourhood of rivers. Owing to the
warm and dry summer it is not surprising to find that the rod-fishing in
almost all districts was below the average. The exceptions seem to be the
Aberdeenshire Dee, the Spey, the Kyle of Sutherland, and the Cree.
The total rental of the 36 districts from which reports come amounts to
£143,258. A record is once more made in the case of the Tay, the rental
of which is returned as £23,873.
The reports from District Fishery Boards, in as condensed a form as
possible, are appended, as are statements showing the number of packages
and prices of salmon delivered at Billingsgate in 1911, a statement showing
the rateable values of salmon fisheries in districts where Boards have been
formed, a list of the annual close times, and a list of Chairmen and Clerks
of District Fishery Boards,
SEPARATE PAPERS.
“The Investigation into the Life History of the Salmon” has been con-
tinued, and two papers wili be issued separately, one dealing with the
results of salmon marking, being my eighth report on this subject; the
other a paper on the examination of salmon scales, with special veference
to the infrequency of spawning. On this occasion the paper has been
prepared by Mr. W. J. M. Menzies.
W. L. CALDERWoopD.
—
of the Fishery Board for Scotland, 245
APPENDIX P.
AN ABRIDGED STATEMENT OF REPORTS FROM
DISTRICT FISHERY BOARDS AND OTHERS.
REPORT FROM TWEED DISTRICT,
Take of Fish—
1. (a) By fixed engines in the sea—Below average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Below average.
(c) By rod and line—Spring fishing above, autumn below average.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
(a) By fixed engine, approximately, 8849.
(b) By sweep net, actual number, 42,661.
(c) By rod and line, approximately, 3060.
Note.—A considerable number of fish are caught in the open waters of
which it is impossible to give an estimate.
3. Expressed as percentages for each month of the season, so as to show the
times of greatest run, the figures are :—.
Feb. | Mar.} Apr. | May| June} July | Aug./Sept.) Oct. | Nov.
oS | | | | | | | — —_-————_ | — —___
14days
By Fixed Engine, ... eee Meet Mine (oe han | ool LO
es ad Saas eee ae Esa. ote ieee Stig Ices
By Sweep Net, ..._ | 5°00 | 4°43 | 6°47 | 8°66 |16°27 /29°43 |22-45| 7-29
By Rod and Line, ... | 8:00 |21°32| 5:25 | 8-23 | 1:20) -°30} :20) :20/ 3:10 [52-20
Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared, as included in
the above return, are as follow :—The first grilse caught by net was on
22nd April. The first grilse caught by rod and lne was on 23rd
September. The greatest number of sea trout and grilse were caught
by net in July, and by rod and line in November.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was—By rod
and line, 41 lbs. ; by net, 394 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—By rod and line, caught at
Mertoun Upper Fishery by David Moodie, fisherman, on 12th October ;
by net at Goswick Fishery on 30th August.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £16,130 7s. 9d.
2. The assessment levied was £3226 Is. 8d.
3. The water bailiffs employed are as follows:—9 in July, 9 in August.
19 in September, 48 in October, 54 in November, 54 in December, 52 in
January, 30 in February, 19 in March, 16 in April, 16 in May, 9 in June,
and 1 engineer all the year,
246 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
4, Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—Prosecutions
were instituted against 148 persons in season 1910-11. Seventy-seven
persons paid fine or were allowed time to pay, 54 were imprisoned, 9
absconded, 3 were acquitted, and proceedings were withdrawn in the
case of 5 persons.
The principal offences were—Killing salmon by means of illegal nets, cleek
and light, and rake-hooks; being in illegal possession of salmon and
of engines for killing salmon ; and assaulting and obstructing bailiffs.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—Philiphaugh Cauld, which was
partially washed away three years ago, has been rebuilt. The work was
finished last summer. A pass was put in to allow fish to ascend, but it
is of very little use, as no fish can ascend it.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—Strictly enforced.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—A fish pass has been put in Philiphaugh
Cauld, but not much use.
Pollutions —
1. The existing pollutions are :—Poisonous matters from mills and dyehouses
in Selkirk, Peebles, Innerleithen, Walkerburn, Galashiels, Hawick, Jed-
burgh, and Chirnside. Household sewage from Biggar, West Linton,
Kddleston, Melrose, St. Boswells, Kelso, Coldstream, Sprouston, An-
crum, Lilliesleaf, Earlston, Lauder, &ce.
2. Remedial measures :—There are settling tanks connected with all the mills
in Peebles which intercept the grosser parts of the mill effluent, but
not much good. There are purification works connected with the mills.
in Galashiels and Selkirk. The new system of drainage in Galashiels
has been completed for some six months, but for some reason it is not in
operation yet. In Hawick there are irrigating tanks in a field, but they
are not worked satisfactorily. A purifying plant has been erected at
Chirnside Paper Mills with fair results.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance, season 1910-11, in the month of November,
and reached its height in February.
The river was free of diseased fish in May.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—
Males. Females.
Kelts, - - - - - 1296 557
Clean, - - - - - 52 33
The Spawning Season, 1910-11—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 22nd October (sea trout).
2. The greatest number spawned in January.
3. Spawning ceased in March.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as good.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April and May.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was good.
REPORT FROM FORTH DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
ti; (a) By fixed engines in the sea— About the average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Above the average.
(c) By rod and line—Below the average.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
Grilse July and August ; sea trout all the season.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 42? Ibs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are ;—Elie, Fife sea coast,
lith August, 1911, .
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 247
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £3756 6s. 8d.
2. The assessment levied was 4s. 6d.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 11 in number.
4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—Prosecutions
were instituted in 10 cases, implicating 15 men, consisting of breach
of weekly close time, breaches of the annual close time, possession of
unclean salmon, illegally taking the fish from dam dykes when ascending
to the spawning grounds, and exposing salmon for sale during the annual
close time. There were proceedings taken in 4 drift net cases and
perpetual interdict was obtained against 8 men in Dunfermline Sheriff
Court. One man was tried for a breach of interdict in Falkirk Sheriff
Court and fined £5 and £3 costs or 30 days’ imprisonment.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect—None.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case?—No. Hecks are not kept at
intakes and outlets of mill lades.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—During the course of the year several
important improvements have been effected on the fish pass erected at
Airthrey dam dyke, on the Allan. The bottom of the pass, extending
from the entrance to one half of its length, was lowered so that the fish
can swim direct from the river into the pass. This has effected a very
great improvement, with the result that the fish are now easily able to
ascend the pass in ordinary flood water. Large numbers of fish have,
by means of the pass, been able to reach the spawning ground on the
upper reaches of the Allan. A number of spawning fish have, however,
failed as formerly to enter the pass and are still in the river below the
pass ; but in view of the breadth of the river at this point, it is extremely
difficult to secure that the whole of the fish shall enter the pass. The
Board have still this matter under consideration.
4, Natural obstructions not yet dealt with are :—Kippenross old cruive.
Pollutions—
1. The existing pollutions are :—Sewage from the towns on the Forth and
tributaries. | Chemicals from paper mills, dye works and bleach works,
gas works and coal pits.
2. Remedial measures—None.
The Salmon Disease— 7
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of October, and
reached its height in January.
The river was free of diseased fish in March.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—1075 salmon, grilse, and sea trout, of which 637 were males
and 438 females. All were kelts.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on November Ist.
2. The greatest number spawned in December.
3. Spawning ceased at end of January.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as a good one.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in middle of March.
2. As a smolt year 1911 was about the average.
REPORT FROM TAY DISTRICT.
Take of Fish —
I (a) By fixed engines in the sea—Above average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Below average.
_(c) By rod and line—Below average.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
248 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Grilse in end of May; sea trout from start of fishing. Best takes in
June.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 49 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are:—July, on Tay, near
mouth of Earn.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £23,873 12s.
2. The assessment levied was £2387 2s. 4d.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 22 in number.
4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—Number
of cases tried, 39; number of persons involved, 67. Fines paid, 10;
imprisoned, 36; not yet settled, 12; deceased, 1; total convicted, 59.
Deserted, 1; withdrawn, 6; dismissed, 1—total, 67.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—No change in district.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—So far as known.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—-No new passes during the year.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with are :—Reekie Linn, on Isla, Falls
of Keith on Ericht, and Spout of Buchanty on Almond.
Pollutions—
1. The existing pollutions are :—(1) Sewage from the cities of Perth and
Dundee ; (2) discharges from bleaching works at Almondbank, Luncarty,
and Stormontfield ; (3) discharges from distilleries throughout the
district.
2. Remedial measures :—Most of the smaller burghs and villages throughout
the district have introduced filter beds to deal with their sewage, but
nothing has been done in the case of Perth and Dundee except to
eng Be the discharge into the river at one point in the case of
erth.
The Salmon Disease—
1. The river was free of diseased fish more or less all the year round.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :— 500 to 700. No correct list kept ; mostly spawned fish, but a
clean salmon now and again throughout the season.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 26th October.
2. The greatest number spawned in last half of November and first half of
December.
3. Spawning ceased towards middle of January.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as a fairly average season.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in end of March.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was—-Owing to heavy water during April it is difficult
to say, but any smolts seen were specially good ones.
REPORT FROM SOUTH ESK DISTRICT.
Take of Fish —
(a) By fixed engines in the sea—A good average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—About an average.
(c) By rod and line—Below the average owing to the low state of the
river.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
grilse, beginning of May ; trout, latter half of March.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 51 lbs.,
taken in a sea net.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 249
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £3464.
2. The assessment levied was £415 13s. 7d.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 8 in number during close season and 3
during fishing season.
4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—Two
prosecutions, implicating three persons—one for using drag hook and
being in possession of unclean salmon, and one for being in possession
of unclean salmon. All convicted.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—None.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case /—Not in every case.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—None.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with :—None.
Pollutions—
1. The existing pollutions are :—The town and mills of Brechin.
2. Remedial measures :—New settling tanks are being erected.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of November, and
reached its height in January.
The river was free of diseased fish in June.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—
. Males. Females.
Kelts, - - - - - 973 502
Ciean, - - - - - — 10
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning during the last week of October, 1910.
2. The greatest number spawned in December.
3. Spawning ceased about the end of January.
4, As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as good.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April and May.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was a good average.
REPORT FROM NORTH ESK DISTRICT,
Take of Fish—
1. The take of fish—
(a) By fixed engines in the sea—Has been above the average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters —Below average.
(c) By rod and line—Below average.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been :—By rod-and line, during
September and October, 122 salmon and 41 grilse; total 163. No
statistics as to fish caught otherwise.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared, as included in
the above return, are as follow :—First trout caught April 11th. Sea
trout appeared early in April, but were not so plentiful as in 1910.
4, The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 40 lbs.,
viz., in August, from the sea. Another, about 30 lbs., was taken in
October from the river, by rod and line.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £7617 10s.
2. The assessment levied was 6 per cent.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 12 in number, including superintendent.
4, Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—One
250 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
prosecution for attempting to take fish by means of a scum net.
Accused convicted and fined 30s. (inclusive of 21s. 2d. of expenses),
with the alternative of five days’ imprisonment, and net forfeited.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect—None.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—- Yes.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect—None.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with are:—Burn ‘‘loups” on North Esk,
about 12 miles from mouth. ‘‘Loups” on West Water (tributary), about
12 miles from mouth.
Pollutions—-
1. The principal existing source of pollution is the effluent from North Esk
Distillery (when working), about a mile from the mouth of the river.
2. Remedial measures :—Filtering tanks.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance in the month of November, 1910, and reached
its height in January, 1911.
The river was free of diseased fish in April, but appeared again in June
and continued until about the end of July.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—
Males. Females.
Kelts, ‘ : ‘ ; : 660 275
Clean, ‘ é , : ‘ 8 16
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 11th November, 1910.
2. The greatest number spawned during December, 1910.
3. Spawning ceased in February, 1911. —
4, As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as a fair average.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April, May, and June.
2. As a smolt year 1911 was very good.
REPORT FROM BERVIE DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
Bs (a) By fixed engines in the sea—Salmon, grilse, and sea trout above
average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Average.
(c) By rod and line—Average.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
The first grilse was taken in the sea on 12th April, being about six
weeks earlier than usual. Sea trout were got in abundance about the
middle of June, a fortnight later than last year.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 44% lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—On 12th August, in a
bag-net at Gourdon.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £1095 13s.
2..The assessment levied was 15 per cent.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 5 in number.
4, Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow:—Two
cases, implicating five men. One case against four men for using rake-
hooks, in which conviction obtained against two of the men. As
regards one of the men, action found not proven; the other man found
not guilty. The other case against one man for using a gaff; conviction
obtained.
of the jee Board for Scotland. 251
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused—At Upper Mill of Allardice, which has now ceased
working.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case /—Yes.
3. One fish pass in prospect of being built at Gibb’s dam dyke. Plans
prepared and approved.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance in November 1910, and reached its height in
February 1911.
The river was free of diseased fish in March.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—
Males. Females.
Kelts, . - - - - 61 60
Clean, - - - - - 1 2
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 2nd November.
2. The greatest number spawned in November, December, and January.
3. Spawning ceased about 18th February.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as having been very good. The river was
slightly in flood during the whole of the spawning season.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April up to the end of
June.
2. As a smolt year 1911 was fair.
REPORT FROM DEE DISTRICT (ABERDEENSHIRE).
Season 1911.
Take of Fish—
£ (a) By fixed engines in the sea—Below average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Above average.
(c) By rod and line—Above average in spring, but far below in
autumn owing to the lowness of the river in September and
October.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
Sea trout were caught at the commencement of the fishing season on
llth February, but there was no great run of grilse in 1911.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 48 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are:—Caught at Newtonhill
fishings, in the sea, between Aberdeen and Stonehaven, on the 15th of
August.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £18,005 9s.
2. The assessment levied was 54 per cent. on the rental—£990 ds. 11d.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 22 in number, including inspector, 5 of
whom are kept on for the whole year, 13 for 9 months, and 4 for short
periods during spawning season.
4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—There were
ten prosecutions against persons for breaches of the Salmon Fisheries
Acts, implicating nine men (one man having been twice prosecuted)-—
two cases, implicating two men, for dragging river with ‘‘sniggers” ;
two cases, implicating two men, for having unseasonable salmon in
possession ; two cases against one man for using nets in channel at
mouth of Aberdeen Harbour ; one case against two men for trespass and
using ‘‘clips”; all the above were convicted and fined, the fines
ranging from 5s. to £4 with expenses. ‘Two cases against two men for
having smolts in possession ; one case against one man for trespass and
attempting to take salmon with a ‘‘clip;’’ the last three cases were
settled out of Court.
252 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. There are no dam dykes.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with are :—In the Feuch, near Banchory,
and in the Luie at Braemar.
Pollutions—
1. The existing pollutions are:—At Culter Paper Mills, about 8 miles up
river, and sewage from towns on or near the banks of the river.
2. Remedial measures :—The amount of sewage from the City of Aberdeen has
been greatly diminished since the formation and completion of a large
main sewer, discharging into the sea, referred to in previous reports.
The Salmon Disease—
1. The river was never quite free in 1911.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was 887,
being 761 kelts and 126 clean fish.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on the last week of October, 1911.
2. The greatest number spawned in the upper reaches in November, and in the
lower reaches in December.
3. Spawning ceased in first week of January.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as fairly good, but heavy flooding from 1st
November up to the present time has been greatly against a successful
spawning season.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards early in March.
2. As a smolt year 1911 was, on the whole, barely an average as regards
numbers, but they appeared to be of a larger size than usual.
REPORT FROM DEE DISTRICT (ABERDEEN).
RETURN FOR SEASON 1910.
Take of Fish—
i Be (a) By fixed engines in the sea—Below average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Above average.
(c) By rod and line—Good average.
Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
First grilse taken by fixed engine at Newtonhill, lst April; by sweep
net in river at Pot-and-Fords, Aberdeen, 23rd April ; by rod and line at
Cambus o’ May, near Ballater, on 24th May. Grilse for the season were
below an average and quality rather inferior. Sea trout were caught at
commencement of season, on 11th February, and number for season
about an average.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 47 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—47 lbs., harbour fishings
in sea by fixed engine ; 37 lbs. also at harbour fishings in river by sweep
net; 36 lbs. at Monaltrie, near Ballater, by rod and line.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1910 was £17,883 13s. 7d.
2. The assesment levied was at 54 per cent.—yielding £983 11s. 11d.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 23 in nuinber, including inspector—4 for
whole year, 13 for about 9 months of the year, 6 for short periods
during spawning season.
4, Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—Five cases,
implicating six men—one for dragging river with net of small mesh,
three for being in possession of unseasonable salmon, one for having
smolts in possession. ‘'T'wo of the above cases came into Court and con-
victions followed in each; fined 2s. 6d. and £5, besides expenses, and
failing payment of fines, etc., short terms of imprisonment. One man
went to prison. Three of the cases were settled out of Court.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 253
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—No dam dykes on the Dee.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?--No cause to complain.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—No fish passes.
4, Natural obstructions not yet dealt with are:—In tributary called the
Feugh, at Banchory-Ternan, there is a natural obstruction ; also in the
tributary called the Luie, near Braemar.
Pollutions—
1. The existing pollutions are:—-Low level sewer at Old Ford Road,
Aberdeen, which discharges into the river about a mile from the sea.
Discharges from several drainage districts, country villages, and mansion
houses along the course of the river. Discharge from Culter Paper
Mills, which has been somewhat less serious the last year or two.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of June. The river
was comparatively free of diseased fish in January, 1911.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—
Males. Females.
Kelts, - - : - - 925 134
Clean, 2 : 3 = a 7 cx
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 15th October.
2. The greatest number spawned in November and December.
3. Spawning ceased practically in first week of January, 1911.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as far above average, but the flooded
condition of the river was rather against good results in the maturing of
the ova.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards about the middle of March,
1910. :
2. Asa smolt year 1910 was apparently a good average, but difficult to judge
as to this owing to the river having been in flood for most part of the
migratory period.
REPORT FROM DON DISTRICT (ABERDEENSHIRE).
Take of Fish—
iy (a) By fixed engines in the sea—About average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—About average.
(c) By rod and line—Much below average.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
Sea trout were caught at the commencement of the fishing season on
11th February. Grilse first appeared on 15th April; the chief run was
in July. On the whole, the run of grilse was considered to be a fair
average.
2. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 37 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—At Nether Don fishings,
in the sea near the river’s mouth, on 18th August.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £3381 Os. 9d.
2. The assessment levied was 18 per cent. thereon—£608 11s. 9d.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 16 in number, including inspector—3 for
whole year, 6 for nine months, and 7 for five months.
4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :--There were
12 prosecutions for breaches of the Salmon Fisheries Acts, implicating
16 men, one man being three times prosecuted :—Three cases, implicating
254. Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
4 men, for trespassing on banks of river with ‘‘ gaff” in possession ;
five cases, implicating 7 men, for being in possession of unseasonable
salmon ; three cases, implicating 6 men, for taking unseasonable salmon ;
one case, implicating 2 men, for having net in possession with intent to
take salmon. Fifteen of the above were convicted and fined—fines
ranging from 2s. 6d. to £4, besides expenses. Warrants were granted
to apprehend 3 of the men, and 1 man settled case out of Court.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—No dam dykes disused ; none
built or in prospect.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case?—No particular cause for
complaint.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—No new passes built. There is a
prospect of two existing passes being reconstructed and improved during
the coming summer, viz., those at Muggiemoss and Stoneywood.
4. No natural obstructions.
Pollutions—-
1. The existing pollutions are:—Refuse from mills ; sewage from Bucksburn;
Bankhead, and Stoneywood, at each of which places there is a consider-
able and increasing population.
2. Remedial measures :—Some of the mills have adopted remedial measures,
e.g., the Grandhome Tweed Mills have put in pumping plant with the
object of preventing all polluting matter discharged from the mills from
finding its way into the river by diverting such polluting matter into the
city sewage system.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of December.
The river was free of diseased fish about the middle of April, 1911.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—Kelts, 390—230 males and 160 females.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 9th November.
2. The greatest number spawned in December.
3. Spawning ceased practically towards end of January.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as fully an average season. The weather
was open, but heavy flooding which has prevailed since the beginning
of November up to the present time has no doubt done a good deal of
damage to the spawning beds.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in middle of April.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was rather below the average in numbers.
REPORT FROM DON DISTRICT (ABERDEEN).
RetTuRN For Season 1910.
Take of Fish—
1. (a) By fixed engines in the sea—-Below average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Slightly above average.
(c) By rod and line—About an average.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow: -
Grilse—First grilse caught on 9th May; chief run of grilse was in July,
but the whole run was rather under the average. Sea trout were got at
the opening of the season on 11th February, and were caught occasionally
during the whole course of the fishing season. As usual they were most
plentiful in July.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 40 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—40 lbs., by fixed engine
at Nether Don sea fishings, South station ; 38 lbs., by sweep net at
Cruives of Don; 38 lbs., by rod and line, also at Cruives of Don.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 209
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1910 was £3503 10s.
2. The assessment levied was 16 per cent. on rental, yielding £560 11s.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 16 in number, including inspector—8 of
these employed for five months of the year, 5 for nine months, and 3 for
whole year.
4, Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—Eleven
prosecutions, implicating 21 individuals. Three of these, implicating 7
persons, were for fishing during annual close time ; 3, implicating 5 persons,
were for having unseasonable salinon in possession ; 2, implicating 2
persons, were for fishing without permission from proprietors; 1,
implicating 3 persons, for trespassing on the banks of the river with
intent, and being at same time in possession of a ‘‘ gaff”; 1, also
implicating 3 persons, for being on ground adjacent to the river intend-
ing to fish ; 1, implicating 1 person, for fishing with a net of illegal mesh.
All were convicted on evidence. Fines ranged from 10s. to £5, with
expenses, and, failing payment, terms of imprisonment ranging from 14
to 60 days. Only 1 man paid fine and expenses.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—No new dam dykes built, and
none of the old dykes have been disused.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—Practically so—no particular
cause for complaint.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—-Considerable alterations for the better
are in prospect on passes both at Muggiemoss and Stoneywood Paper
Works.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with :—Practically no natwral obstruc-
tions exist either in the river or tributaries.
Pollutions—
1. The existing pollutions are:—Sewage from Bucksburn, Bankhead, and
Stoneywood, at each of which a considerable population is located, and
likely to increase. Also mill refuse from paper mills and manufactories
in lower portion of river.
2. Remedial measures :—Some of the manufactories, it is understood, adopted
remedial measures with a view to lessening the pollution, and Messrs.
J. & J. Crombie, Grandhome, have constructed works whereby the
refuse from their mills is now carried into the town sewers.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of October and reached
its height in end of January.
The river was free of diseased fish or practically so about end of February.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—
Males. Females.
Kelts, «. : : : ; 160 100
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 3rd November.
2. The greatest number spawned in middle of December.
3. Spawning ceased practically at end of January.
4. Number of breeding fish observed was much above the average. During
the breeding season the river was in a suitable condition, and on the
whole the spawning season is regarded as having been exceptionally good.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in latter end of March,
2. Asa smolt year 1910 was slightly beyond an average.
REPORT FROM YTHAN DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
ig (a) By fixed engines in the sea—Above the average of previous years,
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Below average.
(c) By rod and line—Below average.
256 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
6) B t— ;
e By rail Pile }.Not disclosed by lessees.
c) By rod and line—About 60 salmon.
3. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 41 lbs.
(male).
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—1st September, in a
bag-net at Collieston fishings, Newburgh, Aberdeen.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £1399.
2. The assessment levied was £187 15s., being a little over 2s. 8d. per £.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 5 in number—4 during close season, and
1 during the whole year.
4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—One
prosecution, implicating three men. All convicted and fined 10s. each
and expenses—£1 17s. 11d.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish.
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect—Two dam dykes rebuilt, one at
Chapel of Seggat, Auchterless, and one at Mill of Waterton, Ellon.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—Fairly well.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect—None.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with—None.
Pollutions—
1. The existing pollutions are :—Ellon Burgh sewage.
2. Remedial measures :—None.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of December 1910,
and reached its height in February 1911.
The river was free of diseased fish in May.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—
Males. Females.
Kelts, . : : ; : ¢ 58 10
Clean, . : ‘ : : ; see 1
The Spawning Season— >
1. Owing to heavy floods fish could not be seen spawning before 5th January.
2. The greatest number spawned from 5th January to 20th January.
3. Spawning ceased in February.
4, As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as very favourable.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April and May
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was very good.
REPORT FROM UGIE DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
1. The take of fish generally throughout the district was about the average of
previous seasons. Salmon were better. Grilse were said to be scarce,
and went off early in the season.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
Ucie FIsHINGS.
(a) By fixed engine—623 salmon, heaviest 38 lbs.; grilse, 784,
average 54 lbs.
(b) By sweep net—517 sea trout, running from 2 to 7 lbs.
(c) By rod and line—9 salmon, and grilse, finnock, and sea trout,
1805. The heaviest sea trout killed by rod was 8 lbs,
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 257
Bopp4sM STATION.
(a) By fixed engine—500 salmon and 570 grilse.
(c) By rod and line —250 sea trout.
Total by net, 2477 salmon and grilse, and 767 sea trout. Total by rod,
9 salmon and grilse, 1805 sea trout and finnock.
3. The lessees refuse to give particulars of the percentages for each month of
the season.
Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared, as included in
the above return, are as follow :—Grilse appeared in the last week of
April at the station at the mouth of the river Ugie, and went off about
the first week in August. Sea trout appeared about the first week in
June, and there was a good run of them right on to the end of October.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 38 Ibs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—Ilirst week of September
at the mouth of the river Ugie.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £789.
2. The assessment levied was £54 12s. 11d., being at the rate of 1s. 43d.
per £.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 5 in number—1 regular man, who has the
assistance of 4 gamekeepers of Colonel Ferguson of Pitfour while on
their respective beats.
4, Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—One
prosecution was instituted at the instance of the Board. On 17th
October last two men were caught on the river having nets therein, and
their catch consisted of 12 sea trout and 2 yellow trout. Complaints
were taken out against them and they pleaded not guilty. Trial was fixed
for 3rd November in Peterhead Sheriff Court, and after evidence had
been heard the Sheriff convicted the accused and imposed a penalty of
16s. 9d. with £1 3s. 3d. of expenses on each, with an alternative of seven
days’ imprisonment, and also declared the fish and nets forfeited.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect—None.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—Yes.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect—None. The existing fish passes afford a
free and natural passage to fish at all times.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with—None.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of December, and
reached its height about the middle of January 1911.
The river was free of diseased fish in the end of April 1911. .
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—8, all kelts ; 3 males and 5 females.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 25th November 1910.
2. The greatest number spawned—25th November 1910 and Ist January
1911. ' ;
3. Spawning ceased between the end of December 1910 and January 1911.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as satisfactory. The fish were favoured by
the heavy spates being past before they were ready to shed their ova on
the reeds, and on the whole the past season could be said to have been
a good one. There was a big run of late spawners.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in the first week of April
1911.
2. As a smolt year 1911 was very good. There was a large migration of
smolts. The tidal waters were full of them during the month of May
191],
258 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
REPORT FROM DEVERON DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
: (a) By fixed engines in the sea—Above the average.
(c) By rod and line—Below the average.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
The first grilse was killed on the 29th April, but the main run did not
commence until the middle of June, a fortnight earlier than usual.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 39 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—Killed in a bag-net off
Gamrie.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £3340 4s.
2. The assessment levied was £862 17s. 9d.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 12 in number,
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—None.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—Yes.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—One built at burn of Turriff,
Pollutions—
1. The existing pollutions are :—The sewerages of Turriff, Huntly, and Keith,
and seven distilleries.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of December, and
reached its height in January.
The river was free of diseased fish in April.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—
Males. Females.
Kelts, . P : : A ‘ 380 24
Clean, . . : ‘ ; : me 2
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 17th October.
2. The greatest number spawned in November.
3. Spawning ceased in middle of January.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as exceptionally good.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in middle of April.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was exceptionally good.
REPORT FROM SPEY DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
ie (a) By fixed engines in the sea—Above the average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Above the average,
(c) By rod and line—Above the average.
3. Expressed as percentages for each month of “the season, so as to show the
times of greatest run, the figures are :—
|
| By Net and Coble. | By Fixed Engine.
| Month, 1911.
Salmon.| Grilse. | Trout. |Salmon.| Grilse. | Trout.
Feb. 11th to 28th, 8:5 — Ol 2-1 _ 0-2
March, : 75 ~~ 0°4 4°6 — }
April, 2 : - 8°5 ~~ 5'2 10°2 \ 0:3 4°5
May, . : : ‘ 9°5 O02 | 146 | 14:2 13°9
June, : : : 20°99 | 13°38 | 64:1 | 28°77 |} 17°83 | 35:4
July, - ; a) 23°2 | 706 | 12°8 | 21:3 | 65:0 | 44°2
eee Ist to ‘26th, 21°9 | 15°4 2°8. | 18°99 |~ te 1°8
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 259
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £9129 15s.
2. The assessment levied was £1283 17s. 5d.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 48 in number.
4, Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—Seven
men prosecuted and convicted in three separate salmon poaching cases ;
total fines inflicted, £13 16s. 6d. Nature of offences—(1) Poaching for
finnoch in the sea with a net; (2) attempting to snigger salmon by
means of a rake-hook from off the railway bridge which crosses river ;
(3) poaching for salmon with a gaff.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect:—The obstruction existing at
Balvenie Mill dam dyke on Fiddich last year has been removed by the
proprietor.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case?— This is insisted upon by the
Board.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—One rebuilt and improved on Conglass,
Tomintoul, by the proprietor last year.
4, Natural obstructions not yet dealt with are :—Rock falls on Truim, Kin-
gussie, which are in good part obstruction, although fish with difficulty
ean ascend them.
Pollutions—
2. Remedial measures :—Varied.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of November, and
reached its height in December.
The river was free of diseased fish in April.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was
as follows :—
Males. Females.
Kelts, - : = = 2 - 64 10
The Spawning Season—-
. Fish were first noticed spawning on 26th September, 1910.
. The greatest number spawned in November.
. Spawning ceased in March.
. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as extra good.
Hm Oo tO
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April, May, and June.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was good.
REPORT FROM LOSSIE DISTRICT.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £208.
2. The assessment levied was £97 10s. 3d.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 3 in number, superintended by the Spey
District Superintendent.
4, Prosecutions instituted :—None during the season.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—None.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case?—This is insisted upon by the
Board.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—None.
4, Natural obstructions not yet dealt with are :—Rocks at Kellas, partly an
obstruction,
R
260 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Pollutions—
1. The existing pollutions are :—Distillery pollution and Elgin City Purifica-
tion Works.
2. Remedial measures :—Settlement and bacterial filtration at Elgin City
Purification Works.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of December.
The river was free of diseased fish in January.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—
Males. Females.
Kelts, - - : - : - 19 9
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 29th September, 1910.
2. The greatest number spawned in December.
3. Spawning ceased 21st January, 1911.
4, As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as very good.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April, May, and June.
2. As a smolt year 1911 was good.
REPORT FROM FINDHORN DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
at: (a) By fixed engines in the sea—Below the average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Above the average.
(c) By rod and line—Below the average.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
(a) By fixed engine, 14,962
(b) By sweep net, 6200 Estimated.
(c) By rod and line, 185
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
First grilse caught 6th May; main run in July. Sea trout caught at
intervals all the season; main run in June.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 39 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—Burghead, by bag net,
first week of August.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £3677.
2. The assessment levied was £340.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 3 yearly in number; 12 extra during
spawning season.
4. Prosecutions instituted :—-None.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—None.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—Yes.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect—None.
4, Natural obstructions not yet dealt with—None.
The Salinon Disease—
1. There has been no disease.
The Spawning Season—
1, Fish were first noticed spawning on 16th October, 1911.
2. The greatest number spawned between 25th October and 25th November.
3. Spawning ceased on Ist February, 1912.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as very good,
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 261
Sages
. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April, May, and June.
2 As a smolt year 1911 was very good.
REPORT FROM NAIRN DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
1. (a) By fixed engines in the sea~-Above average.
(6) By sweep net in tidal waters—-Above average.
(c) By rod and line—Below average.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
(6) By sweep net—Above 3000 sea trout.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
Clean sea trout can be got at all times during the open season. The
first grilse appeared on the 11th May.
4, The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 37 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—Caught at Altonburn
on August 22nd.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £1205 8s.
2. The assessment levied was 1s. 6d. per £.
3. The water bailiffs employed are two in number, one being permanent, and
the other being employed during part of the close season.
4, Prosecutions instituted :—None.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—None such.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case /—Yes.
Fish passes built or in prospect :—No new fish passes built or in prospect.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with :—None.
Pollutions—
1. None.
The Salmon Disease—
1. No disease this year.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 6th November.
2. The greatest number spawned between 12th November and 10th December.
3. Spawning ceased about the middle of January,
4. As 1egards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as very good. Water mostly at half flood.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April, and disappeared
on 20th June.
2. As a smolt year 1911 was very good.
REPORT FROM NESS DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
¥, (a) By fixed engines in the sea—Above average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—About average.
(c) By rod and line—About average.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
tS BS ae No numbers will be given.
(c) By rod and line—826.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
Sea trout appeared on the coast in the month of April, and were
most plentiful in June. Grilse were not caught until the month of May.
262 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 36 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—Bag-net, Delnies.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £3679 15s.
2. The assessment levied was £383 6s. 2d.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 4in number.
4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—Two cases
of using illegal nets, one in Firth using drift hang nets, and one in river
using small-smeshed nets for sea trout, and also one in High Court for
breach of interdict.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—None.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?— Yes.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—None.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with :—None.
Pollutions—
1. None.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of December, and
reached its height in March, 1911.
The river was free of diseased fish in March.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—
Males. Females.
Kelts,, 4). : : , ; sived 6
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 29th October.
2. The greatest number spawned in upper reaches, November.
3. Spawning not finished in November.
4, As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as very good, the upper rivers having a
good stock of fish, and the waters in splendid condition for spawning,
but as yet no salmon have commenced on the River Ness, as they do
not start until about the 20th December.
Smolts—
1.-Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was very good.
REPORT FROM CONON DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
te (a) By fixed engines in the sea—About the average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—A good average.
(c) By rod and line—Above the average take.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :— -
(a) By fixed engine—Approximately 11,300.
(b) By sweep net—Approximately, salmon and grilse, 4500 ; sea trout
caught, 3
(c) By rod and lne—Approximately 600.
3. Expressed as percentages for each month of the season, so as to show the
times of greatest run, the figures are :—
Feb. | Mar. | April.| May. | June.| July. | Aug. | Sept.
By Fixed Engine, . : 4 ) 8 | 10 17 40 12
By Sweep Nets 200i age |) 700 aga ee
} Wegner
By Rod and Line, . ren 22 | 20
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 263
Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared, as included in
the above return, are as follow:—The main run of sea trout was in
March and April. There are clean sea trout in the tidal waters in all
seasons. The first run of grilse was in the first week in May.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was, at the
bag-net fishery of Hilton, in May, 30 lbs.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £2788 10s.
2. The assessment levied was 1s. 4d. per £—£185 18s.
3. The water bailiffs employed are two in number—one permanent inspector,
and one temporary watcher.
4. Prosecutions instituted :—None.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—No dam dykes have been dis-
used or built, nor are any in prospect.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—All the bye-laws have been
strictly observed.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—No fish passes have been built, nor are
there any in prospect.
4. Natura] obstructions not yet dealt with are :—Falls of Conon, Falls of
Rogie, Falls of Orrin, Falls of Scatwell, and Falls of Garve.
The Salmon Disease—
1. No salmon disease.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning about the last week in October.
2. The greatest number spawned between 5th and 18th November.
3. Spawning ceased about the middle of December.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past.
spawning season is regarded as considerably above the average of
previous seasons. The River Conon was in flood from the beginning of
November until the end of the spawning season.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in the last week of March.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was fairly good.
Norr.—The upper proprietors, with a view to improving the angling in the
river, have leased the Brahan net and cruives fishings from Seaforth for a number
of years, and, in consequence, the nets have not been used on the Brahan fishing
during the season of 1911, nor have the cruives been fished. The fishing boxes
at the upper and lower cruives have been kept fully open for the free run of
salmon to the angling waters above. The angling on the Brahan and Fairburn
waters during the spring was very good. From the opening of the fishing on
the 11th February until the end of April over 300 salmon were secured by rod
and line. This is a record for these angling waters. Owing to the dry weather
and the lowness of the river during the summer and autumn months, the rod
fishing in all parts of the river was poor.
REPORT FROM ALNESS DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
E. (a) By fixed engines in the sea—No fixed nets in the district.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—A little below the average.
(c) By rod and line—Has been much below the average of previous
years owing to long-continued dry weather.
3. Sea trout began to run up the river about the middle of June. July was
the best month for sea trout. Grilse appeared at the mouth of the
river about the middle of June, but the best run was in July and August.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was about 254
lbs., by sweep net on the Dalmore fishings about the beginning of
August.
264 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £451.
2. The assessment levied was 4s. 6d. per £.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 1 permanent bailiff, with one or more
temporary assistants as may be found necessary. An arrangement with
the Moray Firth Salmon Fisheries Company, Limited, is in force for the
policing of the Cromarty Firth by means of the Company’s steam launch.
4. No prosecutions.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish.
1. No change as regards obstructions in the Alness river. A new dam has
been erected in the Balnagown river, and the District Board has called
upon the owner to provide a proper fish pass in terms of the provisions
of the statutes and bye-laws.
2. Bye-laws are well observed in the Alness river, and fairly well observed
in the Balnagown river, as fish can get up to the new dam at Balnagown
when the river is in flood. But the new dam has no fish pass, and at
present forms a complete obstruction at this point. See preceding
answer.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—See above.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with—None.
Pollutions—
1. There is practically no pollution in the district, the sewage from the
village of Alness being now carried by pipes direct into the sea below
the mouth of the river.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of January, and reached
its height in the same month.
The river was free of diseased fish in March.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was 15 kelts.
The Spawning Season—
1. Sea trout were first noticed spawning on or about 25th October, and
salmon and grilse in November.
2. The greatest number spawned in November.
3. Spawning ceased or was nearly finished by the middle of December. __
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as below the average. The river was in
flood all the spawning season.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April, May, and June.
The greatest number migrated in May.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was only fair.
REPORT FROM KYLE OF SUTHERLAND DISTRICT,
Take of Fish—
di (a) By fixed engines in the sea—Below the average.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Above the average.
(c) By rod and line—Above the average.
2. The actual number of fish caught cannot be given.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 38 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :---End of July, Port-
mahomack.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £4510 17s. 6d.
2. The assessment levied was 1s. 2d. per £.
3. The water bailifis employed are 9 in number.
4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—One against
a boy for spearing sea trout during annual close time. Result—con-
viction and fine of 10s., with £1 4s. of expenses imposed.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 265
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—-
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect—None.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—As far as possible.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect—None.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with are :—Carron fall at Amat and
Glenmuick fall on the Cassley.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of June, and reached
its height in September.
The river was free of diseased fish in November.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was 20
kelts, being 19 males and 6 females.
The Spawning Season--
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 9th September.
2. The greatest number spawned between 20th October and 5th December.
3. Spawning ceased 16th December.
4, As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as far above the average number. Waters
were in flood most of the time.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in May.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was above the average.
COUNTY OF SUTHERLAND—NORTH COAST (RIVERS HALLA-
DALE, NAVER, BORGIE, KINLOCH, AND HOPE).
Take of Fish—
1. An average year.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
(a) By fixed engine—530 salmon, 1647 grilse, and 5 trout.
(b) By sweep net—1126 salmon, 3117 grilse, and 63 trout.
(c) By rod and line—566 salmon, 110 grilse, and 1107 trout.
3. Expressed as percentages for each month of the season, so as to show the
times of greatest run, the figures are :— .
Feb. | Mar. | April.| May. | June. | July. | Aug. | Sept.
a a
Salmon | ... te 6 21 56 16 ]
By Fixed Engine {rie ae ive ee se 55 42 3
Trout ee dé a 20 60 20
Salmon |... Zod oe 28 39 + 33 oF
By Sweep Net . + Grilse ade a: a. ce 27 12 1
Trout a bet a 3 21 76 oe
Salmon 4 29 32 15 6 + 4 6
By Rod and Line 4 & Grilse 10 57 17 16
pee 2 een ae 2 ae alr oGn | 15
Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared, as included in the
above return, are as follow :—First grilse caught 6th May, by bag-net ;
first sea trout caught in April, by rod and line.
4, The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 30 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—June, in bag-net east
from Bighouse Head.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £1420 per Valuation Roll, but angling
mostly let with shootings and not apportioned at full value.
2. No assessment levied.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 3 in number, in addition to keepers who
assist in the watching.
266 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
The Spawning Season—
. Fish were first noticed spawning on 13th October.
. The greatest number spawned between 1st and 27th November.
. Spawning ceased about 10th December.
. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as fair. Fish were plentiful, but spawning
was somewhat interr upted by floods.
Pe OS DD
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in May, particularly about
the middle of the month.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was good.
REPORT FROM EAST SUTHERLAND—BEING FOR HELMS-
DALE, BRORA, AND FLEET DISTRICTS.
Take of Fish—
1. As compared with the average results of previous years, the take of fish
generally throughout the district has been a little below the average by
rods.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
(a) By fixed engine—None.
(b) By sweep net—Salmon 453, grilse 234, trout 284.
(c) By rod and line—Helmsdale 1323, Brora 248, Fleet 39.
3. Expressed as percentages for each month of the season, so as to show the
times of greatest run, the figures are :—
Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | April.| May. |June. | July. | Aug. | Sept.
i fe | ns | ee | ne | | | | |
Salmon ao ... | 14:45 | 38°38 | 19°48 | 8:49) 11°43] 4:14
By sweep net, < Grilse ms os a ai 1°68 | 13°92 | 54°84 | 26°56
Trout ie 4 bi ey 2°46 | 83°45 | 11°94] 2:12
; _ (Helmsdale| 1-58| 4-93 | 13-85 | 11°48 | 12°47 | 19-04 | 18-53| 9-23 5-89
By rod and line, { join | 1613 | 40-33 | 23°38 | 6-45) 4-25| 2-43| -40| 3-63
Note.— Fishing on river Brora suspended till 1st May; figures shown in
March and April arrived at by including fish netted in Loch Brora.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 34 lbs.,
caught in the mouth of the river Brora by a sweep net on the 6th July.
A salmon 303 lbs. was taken on the Helmsdale by rod, on No. 3 beat
(upper), by Mr. J. B. Taylor, Torrish.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £2160, but angling mostly let with
shootings and not apportioned at full value.
2. The water bailiffs employed are 4 in number, but gamekeepers on the
estate are bound to assist in watching.
3. No prosecutions.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect—None during 1911.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case?—These have been duly
observed.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—None built in 1911.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with :—There are quite a number of
these.
Pollutions—
1. None exist.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of January.
The river was free of diseased fish on December 9th.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland 267
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river Brora and destroyed was
5 (all male kelts) ; none reported from other rivers.
The Spawning Season—
. Fish were first noticed spawning on November 7th.
. The greatest number spawned between the 20th and 25th November.
. Spawning ceased about the end of November.
. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as being well up to the average.
Hm CO De
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in the Helmsdale in the
second week of April—Brora in May.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was good.
REPORT FROM GRUDIE OR DIONARD DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
1 (a) By fixed engines in the sea—None.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—None.
(c) By rod and line—Above the average.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
(a) By fixed engine—None.
(b) By sweep net—None.
(c) By rod and line—1034.
3. Expressed as percentages for each month of the season, so as to show the
times of greatest run, the figures are :—
Feb. | Mar. | April. | May. | June. | July. | Aug. | Sept.
By rod and line ... caiyilne as! oe ee ... | 11:12 | 26°88 | 35:10 | 26°88
i]
Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared, as included in the
above return, are as follow:—Grilse, July ; sea trout, May.
4, The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 16 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—Lower Dionard, 29th
September, 1911.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 28th October,
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April.
2. As asmolt year 1911 was good.
REPORT FROM KIRKAIG DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
ie (c) By rod and line—-Below average.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
(c) By rod and line—36 salmon and grilse.
4, The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 27 lbs.
The particulars of time of capture—30th August.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £130.
3. No water bailiffs employed.
4, No prosecutions instituted.
268 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
REPORT FROM INVER DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
if: (c) By rod and line—Below average.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been—
(c) By rod and line —85 salmon and grilse.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 20 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are:—27th September, in
‘*Red Pool,” lower end of river.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £240.
3. No water bailiffs employed.
4. No prosecutions instituted.
REPORT FROM INCHARD DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
1. (c) By rod and line—Above average.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been—
(c) By rod and lne—60 salmon and grilse, including catch in Loch
Garbet bay.
4, The average weight during the season was 7 lbs.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £50.
3. No water bailiffs employed.
4. No prosecutions instituted.
REPORT FROM SKYE DISTRICTS.
Take of Fish—
The take of fish this year is much below the average.
No reliable figures are obtainable.
REPORT FROM BALGAY DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
1. Has been below the average.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been—
(c) By rod and line—3 salmon only got on the river Balgay during
the whole season.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 8 or 9 lbs.
The particulars of place of capture are :—The river Balgay.
Protection—
1. All expenses paid by C. J. Murray, Esq., of Lochcarron, and the Ear! of
Lovelace.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 1 in number.
4. No prosecutions instituted.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect—None.
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with are :—Falls of Inverbain river.
Pollutions—
1. No pollutions.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 18th October—sea trout only.
2. The greatest number spawned from 18th October to 20th November
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 269
3. Spawning ceased about the end of November or first week of December.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as fairly good.
Norre.—Sea trout, as a rule, were comparatively less in size this year than
they had been on former years. The reason supposed for this is that the
tacksmen who lease the outer coast salmon fishings take all the largest sea trout
in their bag-nets. To prove that this is the case, if a sea trout of larger size is
got with the rod and line here, then it is almost certain to have the mark of the
net where it has barely come through.
LEPORT FROM LOCHY DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
FE: (c) By rod and line—About average of last few years.
2. Expressed as percentages for each month of the season, the figures are :—-
Mar. | April.| May. | June. | July. | Aug. | Sept. | Oct.
By Rod and f Salmon and grilse, | 0°13 FZ toner Sree Sarge we ky Se 24 14
Line. Sea trout, ae pe et oe 2°4 |) 34 42°6 | 16°8 4:2
3. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 38 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—Caught on 3rd May on
No. 3 beat (Muccommer) with fly.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £2130.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 15 in number.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of November.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 26th October.
2. The greatest number spawned from 25th November till 15th December.
3. Water too high for spawning. Fish short on Spean, but fair on Lochy.
Smolts—
1. River to high to notice them migrating.
2. Unable to form any idea.
REPORT FROM AWE DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
1. Above the average of 1910, with the exception of sea trout, which was much
below the average of last year.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
April llth, sea trout up to 3 lbs. ; June 3rd, first appearance of grilse,
ds lbs.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 47 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—Kerrera, bag-net, Awe
district. Several caught on river Awe up to 40 lbs.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £1519.
2. The assessment levied was £114.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 1 in number, with the assistance of another
from Ist May till 30th September.
4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—Smolts
found in Oban hotelkeeper’s possession ; said hotelkeeper convicted and
fined 5s. Smolts and ‘“‘batt”’ containing smolts confiscated. Alex.
Carmichael, who sold said fish, convicted and fined 20s.; both fines paid.
270 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect—One dealt with at Luskum,
river Connel. Dam entirely removed and a free run for fish of the
salmon kind up and down said river.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—Yes.
The Salmon Disease—
No disease in the river Awe or district.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 30th October, sea trout ; 11th Novem-
ber, salmon.
2. The greatest number spawned on 28th November.
3. Spawning ceased at end of December. December 16th, fine show of sea trout
seen spawning very late.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
Spawning season is regarded as—Breeding fish, very good show ; state
of water during November and December, very high; spawning
season, very good..
Norr.—If we experience a dry spring, it may interfere with the spawning
done on high gravel.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards on 30th March.
2. As a smolt year 1911 was fairly good.
Note.—Weight of salmon in the Awe district was higher than it has been
for many years. Both salmon and grilse were fully up to the average during the
netting season, but sea trout during that period were poor.
REPORT FROM CLYDE AND LEVEN DISTRICT, INCLUDING
LOCH LOMOND.
Take of Fish—
1. The take of fish by sweep net in tidal waters of the Clyde estuary, and by
rod and line in Loch Lomond watershed, has been below the average
of previous years.
Note.—There are no fixed engines in the district.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
*(a) By sweep net in the Clyde estuary—(1) 258 salmon, (2) 445
grilse, (3) 3468 sea trout.
(b) By rod and line (approximately)—-In Loch Lomond, but not in-
cluding its tributary streams—(1) 96 salmon and grilse, (2)
472 sea trout.
*Note.—Netting began 12th May, and closed 22nd July, Saturday
and Monday of each week being treated as close time.
3. Expressed as percentages for each month of the season, so as to show the
times of greatest run, the figures are :—
——E
Mar. |April. | May. | June. | July. | Aug. | Sept. | Oct.
—
Salmon, ae ae 12 70 18
By Sweep Net+ Grilse, a ie ae 44 56
Seatrout,| ... st 2 22 76
| —— |
Salmon
By Rod and and Grilse 2 4 14 25 30 13 10 2
Line, ‘Seatrout,| ... As 4 8 18 25 35 10
Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared, as included in
the above return, are as follow :—
(1) In Clyde nets—(a) grilse on 14th June ; (b) sea trout were already
running when netting began.
(2) In Loch Lomond—not noted.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. odie
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was (a) in
Clyde nets, about 19 lbs. ; (6) in Loch Lomond, 20 lbs., at the Endrick
mouth, with fly, on 2nd June.
Protection—
3. The water bailiffs employed varied in number from 3 to 7. The staff is
at full strength in August, September, and October, and is adequate to
supervise the whole watershed, extensive as that is. A motor boat
patrols Loch Lomond. Cases of serious poaching are now rare in the
district.
4, Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follows :—A ‘‘smolt”
case and a ‘‘kelt”’ case were successfully prosecuted at Dumbarton. At
Stirling a case of alleged ‘“‘stroke hauling” on the Endrick, at Fintry,
was found not proven.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect —None.
4, Natural obstructions not yet dealt with are as detailed in a former report.
There is no change in the circumstances.
Pollutions—
1. The existing pollutions are as formerly specified. Thanks to careful super-
vision by the manufacturers on the Leven, even in a season of unusual
drought, the river remained in a state of comparative purity. On one
day only, viz., 20th July, were fish reported to be in a sick and dying
condition.
2. Remedial measures are also as detailed in former reports. It is submitted
that the Leven will never reach a satisfactory condition of purity until
the Burgh of Dumbarton faces the problem of treating the increasing
quantity of domestic sewage which is poured in a crude state into the
river in the lower tidal pools.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Practically none.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning :—Sea trout, 9th October; salmon, 28th
November.
2. The greatest number spawned :—Sea trout, in November; salmon, in
December.
3. Spawning ceased :—Sea trout, end of December ; salmon, middle of January.
4, As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as favourable.
Smolts— | .
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards about the end of March.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was remarkable for an unusually large and prolonged
run of smolts to the sea. Nothing like it has been seen in the district
for many years.
HhErOnR! FLROMAAYR DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
1. The take of fish was very much below the average owing to the abnormally
dry season. ‘The sea fishings are not let by the proprietor, and as there
is no netting employed in any part of the river, the fish have all been
taken by rod and line.
2. As most of the proprietors do not keep an accurate, or any record at all, of
the times when and the actual number of fish caught, it is impossible to
give reliable information on the subject.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
The first run of fish took place on 21st April. No runs of fish of any
consequence took place after that until towards the end of the season.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 25 lbs,
Captured with minnow about one mile from the sea.
272 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £184.
2. The assessment levied was £184.
3. The water bailiffs employed are two in number. During a part of the
season an additional bailiff is employed on the lower reaches,
4, Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :--Two men
were convicted of poaching and fined.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—The dam dyke at Haugh, which
consists of a double wooden barrier, is in a ruinous state, and forms a
very serious obstacle to the ascent of fish. The Board have called upon
the proprietors to conform to the bye-laws, but they have not yet decided
as to what is to be done regarding the matter.
2. The bye-laws are generally observed.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—The Board have called upon the pro-
prietor of Barskimming Mill to provide the dam dyke there with suitable
pass. A pass has been placed in the lower of the two dykes at Ayr Mills
at the instigation of the Crown authorities, to whom the fishings at that
part belong.
4. There are no natural obstructions.
Pollutions—
1. There are no pollutions.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the months of July, August, and
September.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed cannot
be ascertained, but they would amount to about the average number.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning in the first week in November.
2. The greatest number spawned in December.
3. Spawning ceased in the beginning of January.
4, As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as about the average.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April and May.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was very indifferent.
REPORT FROM. DOON DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
1. As compared with previous years, the take of fish throughout the district
was very much below the average; this is accounted for entirely owing
to the dry state of the weather during the whole season. The river was
down at such a low level that fishing, unless for sea trout at night, was
impracticable. The sea fishings were let at the beginning of the season
for a period of six years. These fishings had not been let for the
previous five years. The tacksman, it is understood, had only a
very moderate season owing to unfavourable winds yrevailing and the
presence of an abnormal amount of a fine seaweed which adhered to the
nets. No netting is permitted in the area between Blackburn rocks on
the north and Greenan Castle on the south, leaving a large area free of:
netting in the vicinity of the course of the river.
2. As many of the proprietors do not keep an accurate, or any record
at all, of the times when and the actual number of fish caught, it is
impossible to give reliable information on the subject. Most of the
fish were caught in the closing days of the season. The first spring fish
was killed on 6th March. It was taken by minnow in the tidal waters,
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 273
3. Particulars as to the times salmon, grilse, and sea trout appeared are as
follow :—The first run of salmon took place on 12th January, the second
on 9th February, and the third on 17th February. The first sea trout
was killed on 28th April. The first grilse was taken in the nets on 30th
May. The tacksman remarked upon the few grilse taken in proportion
to the number of salmon. The principal run of salmon was in the end
of October ; before that it was impossible for them to ascend owing to
the low state of the river.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 273 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—It was captured about
nine miles from the sea with minnow. The capture took place towards
the close of the season.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £499.
2. The assessment levied was £224 I1s.
3. The water bailiffs employed are two in number. During a part of the
season an additional bailiff is employed in the lower reaches.
4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—Three men
were convicted of poaching and fined.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :-—None.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—The bye-laws generally are
observed. The sluices at the intake of the lade at Datch Mills have
now been repaired and made watertight, and a bye-wash sluice provided
in the lade immediately above the water-wheel.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—None. '
4. Natural obstructions not yet dealt with :—None.
The Salmon Disease--
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of July, and continued
during August and September.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed cannot be
definitely ascertained, but they would amount to about the average.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning in the beginning of November.
2. The greatest number spawned in December.
3. Spawning ceased in middle of January.
4, As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as good.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in the end of April.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was exceptionally good.
REPORT FROM GIRVAN DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
(a) By fixed engine—About 900 salnion, 650 grilse, and 550 sea trout
(reported by lessees).
(c) By rod and line—45 salmon and 195 sea trout, so far as records
were kept.
3. Particulars as to the times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
First salmon caught, 11th March, 1911, 101b.; first sea trout, 5th April,
1911, 2 lb. ; first grilse, 5th June, 1911, 45 lb.—all in sea nets.
4, The weight of the heaviest salmon reported as taken during the season was
243 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are ;—In sea net, July 1911,
274 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £533 10s.
2. The assessment levied was £26 13s. 6d.
3. One water bailiff employed.
4, Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—There were
three prosecutions for failing to observe the weekly close time. In one
case the fine was £30 and £1 of expenses, in another £6 and £1 of
expenses ; the third was abandoned, it being discovered that the
contravention was committed in a different fishery and by a different
tenant from the one libelled in the indictment. The prosecutions were
undertaken by the Fishmongers’ Company of London with consent of the
Clerk to the Board. The fines were paid over to the funds of the Board
and the Fishmongers’ Company paid the expenses of the prosecution.
The contraventions of the weekly close time referred to above were com-
mitted by certain lessees setting their leaders to sea nets in the small
hours of Monday mornings—a practice hitherto unsuspected.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—None.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—The bye-laws are fairly well
observed in the district.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—None.
4, Natural obstructions not yet dealt with :—None.
Pollutions—
1. The existing pollutions are :—A certain amount of pollution still goes on
from the water percolating through the ground from a shut-down disused
coal mine which went on fire and was drowned out by the accumulating
water. This water is not so highly impregnated with sulphate of
iron and other noxious elements as at first, and though the effects of it
are still distinctly noticeable when the river is low, it does not now seem
to destroy fish hfe. In July, 1911, another source of pollution was
discovered in the Maybole Sewage Works owing to various serious
defects not only in the sludge pits and filtration beds connected with
the works, but also in the piping system leading to the tanks. It was
found that advantage was being taken of the overflows to allow crude
household and tanwork sewage to find its way to the river by means of
an open burn. On one occasion the discharge was so bad that all the
fish in the Abbeymill Burn (a spawning tributary stream) were destroyed
—quantities of dead fish being taken out. This source of pollution is
in course of being remedied by additional works to be carried out by
Maybole Town Council under agreement with the riparian proprietors,
but only after the latter had taken opinion of Counsel and intimated
proceedings for interdict and damages.
The Salmon Disease—
1. No disease.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning late in November this year.
2. The greatest number spawned in December.
3. Spawning ceased about the end of December.
4, As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as average, though not so good as the last
two seasons.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in early April.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was average.
Notr.—As on other occasions, Mr. Calderwood kindly offered his services to
the riparian proprietors in connection with the Maybole sewage pollution
before referred to, and they appointed him their arbiter in the event of negotia-
tions taking that course and a reference becoming necessary.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 275
REPORT FROM STINCHAR DISTRICT.
Take of Fish--
1. (a) By fixed engines in the sea—Average.
(c) By rod and line—Below average.
3. Particulars as to times grilse and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
22nd June, 1911. ;
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 34 lbs.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £400.
2. The assessment levied was £16.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 1 in number in spawning season.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of August.
The Spawning Season—-
1. Fish were first noticed spawning at end of November.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as a fair average season.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in second week in May.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was above the average.
REPORT FROM CREE DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
(a) By fixed engines in the sea— Above average.
(6) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Above average.
(c) By rod and line—Above average.
2. The actual number of fish caught has been as follows :—
(a) By fixed engine—Not known.
(b) By sweep net—Not known.
(c) By rod and line—222.
3. Grilse and sea trout appeared in June.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 223 lbs., by
net and coble.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—Month of May; place
unknown.
Protection—-
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £852 10s.
2. The assessment levied was £31 19s. 64d.
3. The water bailiffs employed are 3 all the year round and 4 in June,
July, August, and September. The District Board only pay the half
wage of 1 man and the proprietors the remainder.
4. No prosecutions instituted.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
1. Dam dykes disused, built, or in prospect :—The obstruction reported last
year of water foi timber merchant’s mill at Minnigaff from the dam dyke
on Penkiln Burn is improved by the miller using steam as motive
power when the water is low.
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?--Regular.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—None.
4, Natural obstructions not yet dealt with are:—On High Cree, at Bargrennan
Lynn, and on Minnoch at Glencaird Lynn.
Pollutions—
1. None complained of.
2. Remedial measures :-- None.
)
276 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
The Salmon Disease--
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of August, and reached
its height in August.
The river was free of diseased fish in September.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was 17.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 17th October.
2. The greatest number spawned in November.
3. Spawning ceased—Not known.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as excellent.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in June
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was good.
REPORT FROM DEE (KIRKCUDBRIGHTSHIRE) DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
Salmon were well above the average. Sea trout reported as decreasing
yearly. Grilse below the average, but this largely affected by the
abnormally dry season.
Protection—
= The assessable rental for 1911 was £1231.
. The assessment levied was 8 per cent.
3 The water bailiffs employed are one in number, with extra watchers at
spawning time.
The Spawning Season—
]. Fish were first noticed spawning on 24th October.
2. The greatest number spawned by 20th November.
3. Still spawning on 25th December.
4, As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as moderate. Rivers heavy all the time.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in April.
2. As a smolt year 1911 was up to the average.
Note.—The District Fishery Board discussed whether steps could he taken
to reduce the pike in Loch Ken. A sum of £15 was voted to the object.
REPORT FROM NITH DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
1 (a) By tixed engines in the sea—Cannot be ascertained.
(b) By sweep net in tidal or fresh waters—Under the average of
previous years.
(c) By rod and line—Under last year’s average.
2. The actual number of fish caught :—
(c) By rod and line—Cannot be ascertained correctly, but, so far as
known, 18 salmon and 25 grilse were caught.
(d) By haaf net the past season has been the best for 20 years. Various
fishermen had as many as 10 fish, principally grilse, at a single
tide.
3. Particulars as to the times gri'se and sea trout appeared are as follow :—
Grilse about beginning of June ; sea trout early in April.
4, The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 25 lbs.
The particulars of time and piace of capture are :—On 6th November, 1911,
by rod and line, in the Isle. Kirkmahoe Water.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland. 277
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £531 7s. 8d.
2. The assessment levied was 5s. per £. ,
3. The water bailiffs employed are 1 in number, with about 20 gamekeepers
sworn in as special watchers.
4. Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—During the
year fourteen persons were proceeded against for contravening various
Sections of the Salmon Fisheries Act, and all were convicted, and fines
varying from 17s. 6d. to £3 10s. imposed.
Obstructions to the Passage of Fish—
2. Are the bye-laws observed in every case ?—Observed except in regard to
Dalgonar meal mill, Dunscore parish. The caul there is not in a good
state, in so far as there is no fish pass. Fish can only ascend when the
river is swollen.
3. Fish passes built or in prospect :—None.
4, Natural obstructions not yet dealt with are :—Cluden Rocks, at Gribton
saw mill, Holywood parish (River Cairn).
Pollutions—
1. The existing pollutions are :—-The effluents from the mills at Dumfries
containing dye, which are still unconnected with the sewage system.
The Salmon Disease—
1. The river was free of diseased fish during the year.
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 20th December 1910.
2. The greatest number spawned during January and February 1911.
3. Spawning ceased at end of February 1911.
4, As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as fairly good.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards in second week of April 1911,
and continued till end of May 1911.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was fairly good.
Nore.—The District Board had collected evidence for a prosecution against
the Caerlaverock paidle net fishermen for breach of interdict, but the Fishery
Board for Scotland having given intimation that they intended holding an
inquiry, with the view to finding a modus wivendi whereby white fishing and
salmon fishing could be carried on without material injury to either, the pro-
ceedings were dropped. The result or effect of the inquiry is still problematical.
REPORT FROM ANNAN DISTRICT.
Take of Fish—
2. The actual number of fish caught cannot be ascertained.
3. Sea trout appeared in the first week in April. Grilse appeared in the first
week in June.
4. The weight of the heaviest salmon taken during the season was 38 lbs.
The particulars of time and place of capture are :—In poke-nets, east side
of Solway viaduct, on 3rd August 1911.
Protection—
1. The assessable rental for 1911 was £2917.
2. The assessment levied was 3s. 6d. per £.
3. The water bailiffs employed are four in number.
4, Particulars as to prosecutions instituted are briefly as follow :—
(1) Eric Nicholson having an unclean salmon in possession ; tried
Sheriff Court, Dumfries, 31st March 1911; fined £2 and £3
expenses,
278 Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
(2) Jacob Robinson and Richard Woodhouse, fishing without permis
sion with boat and whammel nets in Solway Firth, on Newbie
fishing ; Sheriff Court, Dumfries, on 19th October 1911; fined
10s. and 25s. expenses each ; case stated for appeal; appeal not
lodged.
(3) John Wilson and Wm. Wilson, similar case, same date, admonished
(4) John Woodhouse and Jas. Woodhouse, do., do., do.
(5) Hugh Woodman and Thos. Woodman, do., do., do.
(6) Robert Woodman and George Irving, do., do., do.
(7) George Willacy and Wm. Rae, do., do., do.
The Salmon Disease—
1. Disease made its appearance this year in the month of January, and
reached its height in March.
The river was free of diseased fish in May.
2. The number of diseased fish taken from the river and destroyed was as
follows :—
Males. Females.
Kelts, - : - : 12 20
Clean, - - - - - ae 2
The Spawning Season—
1. Fish were first noticed spawning on 29th December 1910.
2. The greatest number spawned in January 1911.
3. Spawning ceased at the end of February 1911.
4. As regards numbers of breeding fish, and state of the water, the past
spawning season is regarded as good.
Smolts—
1. Smolts were noticed to be migrating seawards on 8th May 1911.
2. Asa smolt year 1911 was good.
o =|
= S)
& G8S'OE SOE \LFE | OF | OL | 6 [6&6 [EC% |GLF6|9GS‘ET16E9°G| ° TeIOL
“i sf Fc gm fe crc ye meme mm io ere rm rc met oe ame eps
+e 9 ial 0 eee os 9 ro eee ST F ves eee see 911 19 6F Gace sie S eee £9 Sm. vise eee . Iaquies9c{ |
Ke PII 0 eee eee 9 Zw see eee eee eee ey A cG eee 9¢ eee see iE eee eee eee eee ral . * 18q049Q
S
2 z ‘
ae §9 OFIT O 6 L/#6 16 TOSOT 9 [8B || | | ke ete faee | *tequreydeg
as © ¢ O70 T Sere b Tey jUecw ie COee ar IGG | lo a 1e8Te 6be 6 F001 ‘ qsnsny
s i Seo Ort SO) 1 G-Uel mMeGoesG ices | i) bre SB GGL, FIG Ts es Sa
y an
R ‘ See oe Ob ¢: ek to 1 | Ure Tice oie Or | |~ ) oc} OSE cider G \e06 | = OLE
& Se re OE OP. £9) | t@ Teo 1 9 1 | 8 EL TD SOLS lee) a | OT | TET |S STR 1\69e T Wen | - Aen
a LA oe |t9 O| OT 0 4 Loe te eOwcculeeus L-\fObal| Ole CoGenre ba |= |" Vaile. GS. 6G PEO balGeroa| see
RS) = -G
Ee don
5 Pict coma deOrb cOp ™ TL Deh | SbEaL 20m GEO. 6 \S6Pel iP Rese St siege S/S 162 SGeOe EGP CLG |e a Meaty
me ca) eo eeOieG OG. ae)" |. IFOL T £6 1] OL 6 T |S60T FT I9t | 0G; |" | \gz leon lose jezo |° Axenaqey
& Ay Soe Foeaire 01 2e.|o° | oe seh se) ea Oia ear Se Oni gle eee (GOT 106 SS gaee tt lao Ase,
S jal S an “p *S “p is) "p °S P "S Pp ots) ‘p “9 “p "Ss ‘p "9 p iS ‘ °S
&B <q ae
am cs ONT | ae ae ae . FL pee eee Pr areer soeil ois. Tpeyal tall enlep pends ky
o pal QD
s Seapets ee Sle ie |e) BP | ole el el oielel ola! PS
= Pee eemcg eee See le |e | Be es Pe ace ce ee Se
4 iS Ee S 2, 03 © =z 5 D = S| = | oO | a Oe: jie a Dn D
“7 P ES a i 5 Ef * e - ; 5 pai B = a e af "YQUoOy,
fa[h (se, ‘ |
EB co)
a ‘SHOldd | ‘SAXOd
ao tl
ow
© 3 :
ey .P, TT61 Yaz 94
a SuLINp LAYUVIL ALVOSONITIIG 4e poreaTTEq: NOWIVG JO SaoIug ADVAGAY pue saxog Jo uvHaWON
*s[vyuoYy possossy ,
SOT UREG Wl cee | 200/81 = | G88 | a eG Peta Ti a z de age | BU Se eae Sa NOP ce cee em oe VE
= (106 Ui eeaememer | Coe Lm BRL ey er | eo k= = ee PeLn a Oe TSP Tels AUG ent Pkg ce oS Es os a
> ee ieee an | = | BSR | = PTB TG) =F OCOL | - OF en (ey eee Le leg 99 aa a - ge BOOT
oe ee eee parese BE =. |608-) — | eo eh o=- 1 9601 | -— | -0F ODE lh eae QED es pep BR po Ns BOOT
Saute eee | COR SL) — / S86rio | 000'8), -* | ILé mn OLOF mw (GOOE | oy) OP cee WE Le ls cee vaya Wie op omen ee eee (ie
aeonoieeee | S006) - | 898) - ero = 1116 See al Oe = ICO © | BORN |= PAUONES om" © “Shee 9061
SEE°T| OLE'T | SSE°GK| SeE‘6i | OOL | SZl | e80°S! /p0‘g| OIG | TI6 | es | OF | OWN | OLE} - |80BT) - jose) - | Sel pM gO6T
eee cies S) 62061) - 1969) — | avesi— | TI6 NOP SP POLL). ae MMOGs pinion gars ee LOnE e al oat, POSE
~ See es | | ees ehy =|) 169). — igore ia | O16 = 20% = Oli Se) CHORE ee SRG ot EEO SS Te or BOR
S eee bee SSP OTS 1 969) - AETTeis- | O16 =~ 1506 see 2 (aa ok PrP ll D2 | ae 2061
emcoo RL }OIP6L| — 1960 - Tapreis— | O16 eee \g0c =F OR} ery speGGn |e SGGL es) t= 1/2808 o =1081
. 609° | G09‘T | LEZ | 686'8L | 9F9 | 969 | Heg’s| Foc‘, | IS6 | T48 FS 0Z z OIL | 828 | O28 | esis Z8L'é £09 | O19 | © : 0061
3 eee) eer Or I — —069-| = egg = — | 128 ie my le comme 1) rm acm 1103 ome gamed lf Il neg 8 em ere of
Ss ee S00 EP = | 897 LL) o- - |.969 pega | - | 18 S. 1k0% SOOT <= eGR a = a Ceee = 808 ag eis => SSS
S Beers bree eel hat a Ie | = Pee a AZO L, = ") 06 F: x sae BERuaIN = Cay g eee” RULO A rai Bien i al
x peepedo iy eces er0ce OL | 7. Tle a aldons ffs) TOR. = + t0G i = ial OG Sees | ea gh Co hts acne lanes 9681
S LGPL | SE9'T | L9P‘ET| 69°F | GEE | POG | Sets) OFG‘Z| 99g | OEE 98 | 0 = oe | PaePsgg ees Oee a | COL.G Se lerecn eee eee ee Siete Cee
2 etme | OSh PL) ~ 1 8oS| =) oro oo = 1/986 == | -0P = a sea Met CLG le Po MP OLGNiPshn s | Beas ag te 6ST
& evens mee | LG SL) mol po a | 96% | | 086 SOs z x eC a) Ese COL Goreme = 2 eee) ta on eee mee Cel
< Sper eee Obs cL) me 0Eo |= | O9L'2|. ~ ||. 989 =o SHOP ; =: = Mae OE ea |e | OOO | Ses Pill PERL ae "" B68T
S eee Ga ee PSOGILL | = ORS") e. -1:099°:|- n>] 988 >= hor : 5 ST GON we Cher us 3 be 1681
i)
feet SAGE = POLEL | ~~ “| ee p> > = - ~ - - - - - - | geo%| - a — | 068197988 ‘sveed Gaoj oSvI0AY
D
-3 Hout) — |Lencor] - | 9 | - = ~ = = - - ~ - - = | GERBy 3= = — | G88L°F 188T ‘steed Ga0j oSv10AV
= an a ey me ee ee Ole ine eae cere Fo loreal el ae le) OF hee
5 = a oe Z 2 a a = 2s —
Seer sees ey Bees ack) 2 lotel es |ofe| EEE) Ee loSe| Bin8h) 2 fo88| &
x Sa tH Nae =| rh @ © es al re a ae Ag a ar ae = Fro © e BW ie fee she eon EB mo) &
aes = -o8 3 Septet (Nae) © Feel Ss (oto S Iok es | & (ORS! & [ees] = | S61. 8
M4 Sco is BUS Ses Ee ee Maas) Sh sel sree se ea: Eee m= [ee 509 P=? Set f= rlile = (Rep ens Bee lepstat=atey Fs
Ball g [808 ete ee eg | seer aia | ers g |r. * | a iews co SlSagl 8 leah s
Q5 ® o8 @ sz| 5 ae @ Se @ Tepe @ oe @ oe @ 26 © 26 s
( a ee aw | aol) ‘wou0D | ‘OIALOG ‘kvSieg “aky ‘OMW “ueuuy ‘SSaULY
“AAISQIONI [I6L OL [QS SUVAA AHL WHOA ‘AAWUOA NAAT AAVH SGuvogy FHUAHM SLOIULSIC NI ‘SHIUMHSI,, NOWIVS dO ADIVA ATAVALVY
‘ad XIGNYXddV :
280
"s[VJUY possossy y
2 = SG0G TE ase) es O19 5 ina PERO mirey AOL ei) eeree PhO. 8 (eam | POP Bel momen Le) Seen s66Ph ftom 2) Tee'e at Shoes ; TI61«
N mA TIES ESSA GES RR 83 Pte) Ff Tf) EBS 572 10 ete 62/9 mm 74 Pi (28 RE 196 S016 2 ieee LTE ee TC
SCC iecee cecil POl |= res) reo 269 ey" | Pore) 8 eo BOG ta “henge 1. <= lege nse ee O06T
ee Cee serene OURY EY.) <b OUCriaie 2) VEOIES <e |G0G Ee = 7 109 Sie Ul SOP S| PTO Ole LEON ce iere cl — POL Ce 80h
ere ce eee mse cy. Chee red || ere eo ei = | P08 | ey Oe Ce Ore. e eee es eee meen OGT
aa DOC Cie ea ol sa eGvie|. =| VES | «1 Pees ee eb 1) 00'S | — — O8F 9 al BGP) ae ELT Pa nel Care a 2 0a
PRET! GIST | SEPS | TeS'z | SUNS | CTO"G | kee | EFS | TeL*e) eTe's | USe"e| T99'¢ | See*e | 069'¢ | OGFD| ESr‘9 | S8h | 86h | OI8*S | ecT‘s | GEBS | GoE‘e | ” m= S06].
ee Ce ieeece. Glee mtd YS) | A LOIS | 1 209 eee S08 Ss > | V6P 9)) Sel Or es COC ee at Ge 2 = PORT
eect tceee O0GGicers coe o|-— 3.600 I~ | T6268) — | eee i aces): | F6P 9 om =| OGP aes (OPN 8 ke = core | 061
eee ae ee | col ei reed | Se 6 e268) ede ee ei 2oGe | | 9079 | = | SAP eS 00L Clee 1 StO gL TC06T
Sem Cc conats 0686 | — Pie f— | S06 8) 5 AOR Seep = - | O1G'9 |) “Seer | STG One Ogee Tg T
Ss MEI | OSL'T | OSES | E'S | S9L° | CH8G | SBE | FHS | GELS | 08's | SEF*S| TIG's | VEE | Z6P‘E | LUS"9 | FIFO | — ~ | 688°8 | ggg'g | SOLS | Q40'G| "NET
Ss Cl mere COG SE Gio Ves | > 10628) 3. OSV Bee ren es.) — 1 8699) = % = (OGRE) ~——“NGLGG exams Ceca roel
3S Be OeeL ie ee el G see TLL Gl = vag ey BSG Men text OGY Coleen OCRGat oe << 620 Ox = sie VLG Gl EERO Gears "2 9607
S Ciera Gie Itel oi rede s < }oto es) > | 08r ei >) Grr Se) — | Org o) “= = S Pal SBS ly — = COV Cie eee serene
) eG tla PGOsGi | Peo e| <= 00¢ = PTO LG i =") Ope Orla amr ieenlues 6S OF = x =" 1068'S | = [09S (Se ote aa. aaa
S
RQ, | ape't| et‘T| stots | zz1'z | te I19'G| FHS | FFG | 98L°E | OOL's | LOS"E | [OC's | LeO°E | GFI'g | SF9°9| ZIB'9 | — TEL'S | e8G'¢ | BES | E8e'Z] RST
3 Sor AGP Ge |, ICCING REC eae oc atienn © | 008 )G (hc S00 = Sac Game S618. o.| = = =< | SVLIS |< —- =| CEN sei teae oes eaie
S ee ergvectemUGi a —elOge =: ore | -|COLe) =< 16h e| - —| ete) —- 6099) — = pag 21 3c aren Cs Oo ie SS ae
S See chou een Cele | C00 Gilet eyo) |= | 702 8) Sis M086 | — | GIOE) - 61S 9 |. = ze = 660361) —"~ "1S10. Giles eo ae moet
- See reer nosa le OP9cec | CVF |) = 1068S) SOU TIS Se) > | COS — | O29) Tea ORO LKOKG: |< eee
>
S <4 SRGkehoe— als6ae |) rset | — = | Neer) —— | Ole’s| -— | ages) — - E29") -— = — |90s°s) — | Los*n] - “" O68T 99 988T
2 ‘seo G 10J OSe.10AV
ro.
ji a = $¢9°r re 96h | — rL¢ a s9s‘s| - 19s | - LCS at i Wied} — = = Lre°S | - ps] - “" G88T 94 [88T
a ‘saved G L0j OSvIOAY
ae Padi 5 F CMe eth cd MlicnG | ao 2 DROME See P| PC rea es rae ogee ol aeebr | cee a a | eae, ae
Tony | a i pee! ee i ee Ne ee) er) errr a ec | mec mm acme me a eee
ee eee eer imei |b (eB) s. (er Bl cul be er Oe |e Bl Oe | Sel eae |g Bl Ae
> o Oo 5 oOo Oo =) Fh oO i=} Fh © =) ho oO =) PhO oO 5 rho o eI ho © 5 rho =) mos = ho © =
Pee) )| ae) eee | Seale ple (eg) eee 6 Re) Bk ele (Ee) Obh IE Bi 2b: (os ah og
4 5-09 ce a 599 mm [ta §y09 IS) 0Q ral | Stairs Pa Selig Se s20e aa bssh dats’ rt eS} fe pte rt fee E0Q — fee 509 =
See pices | ee etege|ptaed mal reine ire a sey gale! are Cees ori et Oo hee) Oe ee leet mee siceaeeiiea: Gi Glen a
aes) 2 (288) e jzes, 2 lees, fF ja8s) 2 lags, & lags & lzesl & lees, & lass) s lass) & EVER
Se ee |, cece kel "cee ol gel eeyee | ele | epee | eebes
“tate ny ‘fa907] | ee “ueAT | "Y440,q | “UO PUL he | i | “100g ‘woq ‘wo10A0q
“HAISNTIONI [TL6L OL [88 SHVaA FHL WOK ‘qaWuod NGA AAVH saquvogd WUHHM SLOIULSIC] NI ‘SHIMHHSIY NOWTIVS ao GNIVA STAVaLVY
POR OMOO ET ATCLN titel V
.
DFL
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
‘savak g Jo
porzed yore Joy | R
ON] VA ODBIOAV
282
See
porsod yore soz | R
ON[VA ISVIBAY
‘an[va [vnUuUy | Ri.
‘savak ¢ Jo
‘ueyy A
‘an[va Tenuuy | R
2
&
>
£20°SE
R
*‘savad G Jo
porsed yove 105
ON[VA ISVIOAW
*pooM,
‘savak Gg jo
potod yora 10j
‘onjva [enuuy | R
ON[VA ISRIOAV
R
R
‘on[ea [VUUUY
‘OsINY I, |
F6LSS
LPE‘GI
610°61
FOS‘07
969°GT
‘savah g Jo
potsad yous 10;
NVA VSVIDAY
G18 ‘8%
198 "ez
91L'6
68F ‘8%
GZL'EG
919'C%
690 '€%
G06 6
8h9 6
809'3G
GPS °C
ZBP ‘ZS
SF0TZ
G06 ‘LT
kage
160‘21
189'61
8911S
800 ‘61
L2G ‘LT
028°LT
‘ABT,
‘s[ByUusYy possossy
| di
cR
‘sava G Jo
ported yore 105
ON|VA ISVIBAW
OUP
OOF
00V
GIT‘OL
L0¢°OR
COG
ON[VA V.dRIOAV
potsed yove 10}
*fadg
—
R
rye)
QQ
a
CQ
<Q
‘savaf ¢ jo
porzed youve 10}
‘saveh G jo
‘ony[va [enUUy
potsed yove 10}
ON[VA VdVIOAV
‘an|va [BNUULY
ONI[VA VGVICAY
‘On[BA [VUT UY
poised yore 10F
ON|VA OBVIOAV
929s | 9F9‘S
=< | FOP‘
= 2) one'e
io}
RR
‘onjea [eNUUY
LI6L»
OL6Lx
6061
806T
L061
9061
e GO6T
ie PvO6T
606L
cO6L
1061
0061
&6eT
S681
oO
>
h
“
MR
n
72)
o
Zi
L68T
9681
C681
v68T
€681
oo c68T
vs [681
O68T 97 988T
‘savok G 10 OSVIOAY
G88T °F [88
‘savok G Of OSvIOAY
"AVAL
‘HAISOIONI TI6] OL TSSl SUVAA FHL YOR ‘AAWUOA NAIA AAVH SGUVOG FAGHM SLOIULSIGG NI SHIMAHSIY NOWIVS dO ANIVA ATAVaLVY
“panurzuod
dad XIGNHdd V
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
RIVES IN SCOTLAND.
APPENDIX 8.
ANNUAL CLOSE TIME APPLICABLE TO THE SALMON
NV.B.—Observe that, in the following List,
List.
283
the days fixing the commencement and
termination of the Annual Close Time for Net- fishing and for Rod-fishing, respec-
tively, are in ail cases inclusive, as in the case of the Add, the first river in the
Name of River.
. Add,
Aline, . -
Alness,
Annan,
Applecross, ;
Arnisdale (Loch Hour n)
Ame, *. :
Aylort (K inloch),
Ayr,
Baa and Goladoir, :
Badachro and Kerry (Gatr-
loch), ; :
Balgay and Shieldag,
Beauly, ‘ :
Berriedale, .
Bervie,
Bladenoch,
Broom,
Brora, .
Carradale (in Cantyre),
Carron,
Clayburn, Finnisbay, Aven-
nangeren, Strathgravat,
North Lacastile, Scalla-
dale and Mawrig Gee
Harris), .
Clyde and Leven,
Conon, : :
Cree,
Creed or Stornow ay, and
Laxay (Island of Lews),
Creran (Loch Creran), .
Croe and Shiel (Loch Duich),
Dee (Aberdeenshire), ‘
Dee a peas athe
Deveron,
Don,
Doon,
Drummachloy or Glenmore
(Isle of Bute),
Denbeath
Earn,
Kekaig,
Esk, North,
Esk, South,
Ewe, :
Annual Close Time for
Net- i
From Sept. 1 to Feb. 15,
fishing.
both days inclusive.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug,
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug. 2
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Sept. 1 to Feb.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Sept. 1 to Feb.
From Sept. 1 to Feb.
From Sept. 1 to Feb.
From Aug.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
97 to Keb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
21 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
7 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10.
10.
24,
10.
10,
LO;
10.
10.
10.
10.
10.
10.
10
24.
10.
10.
10.
24.
10.
24,
Annual Close Time for
Rod
-fishing.
From Nov. 1 to Feb. 15,
both days inclusive.
From Nov. 1 to Feb.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Oct. 16 to Feb.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
From Nov.
From
From
From
From
From
From
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Novy.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Oct. 16 to Feb.
From Oct. 16 to Feb.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
1 to Feb.
16 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Jan.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
10.
10.
24,
10.
10.
10.
10.
10.
10.
10.
10.
10.
10.
24.
10.
10.
10.
24.
10.
284
Name of River.
Fincastle, Meaveg, Ballana-
chist, South Lacastile,
Borve, and Obb (West
Harris), : :
Findhorn,
Fleet (Sutherlandshire), ,
Fleet evan ras AEN e),
Forss, . : :
Forth,
Fyne, Shira, ‘and Atay (Lock
Fyne),
Greiss, Laxdale, 0 or Thunga,
Grudie or Dionard,
Gruinard and Little Gruin-
ard,
Halladale, Strathy, Naver,
and Borgie,
Helmsdale,
Hope and Polla or Strathbeg,
Howmore,
Inchard,
Inner (in Jura),
Inver, . ;
Torsa (in Arran), .
Irvine and Garnock,
Kannaird,
Kilchoan or Inverie
Nevis),
Kinloch (Kyle of Tongue),
Kirkaig, .
Kishor,
Kyle of Sutherland,
Laggan and Sorn (I: sland of
Islay), .
Laxford,
Leven,
Little ‘Loch Broom,
Lochy,
Loch Duich,
Loch Luing,
Loch Roag,
Lossie,
Luce, .
Lussa (Island of Mul),
Moidart,
(Loch
Morar, ‘
Mullanageren, Horasary,
and Lochnaciste (North
Uist), ; /
Nairn,.
Naver and Borgie, see Halla-
dale.
Nell, Feochan, and Euchar.
Orkney Islands (River from
Loch of Stenness, &c.), .
Ormsary (Loch Killisport),
Loch Head, and Storno-
way (Mull of Cantire),
Pennygowan or Glenforsa,
and Aros, .
—
Annual Close Time for
Net-fishing.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Aug,
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Aug.
10 to Feb. 2
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb. ¢
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
Annual Close Time for
Rod-fishing.
From Nov. 1 to Feb. 24.
From Oct. 11 to Feb.
From Novy.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Oct. 16 to Jan.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Oct.
From Oct.
From Oct.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Noy.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Oct. 16 to Feb.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Noy.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Oct. 16 to Feb.
From Nov.
From Noy.
From Novy.
From Nov.
From Novy.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Oct. 16 to Feb.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Jan
1 to Jan.
1 to Jan;
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 tu Feb.
) to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
15 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
10.
10.
of the Fishery Board for Scotland.
Name of River.
Resort,
Ruel,
Sanda, .
Scaddle, :
Shetland Islands
Sandwater, d&c.),
Shiel (Loch Shiel),
Sligachan, Broadford,
(River of
and
Portree (Isle of Skye),
Snizort, Orley, Oze, and
Drynoch (Isle ve Skye);
Spey, . :
Stinchar,
Tay (except Earn),
Thurso, ; ;
Torridon, Balgay, and
Shieldag, . : :
Tweed,
Ugie,
Ullapool (Loch Br "oom),
Urr, ‘
Wick,
Ythan,
Annual Close Time for
Net-fishing.
From Aug.
From Sept. 1 to Feb.
. | From Aug.
| From Aug.
| From Sept.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Sept.
From Aug.
From Sept.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
21 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
15 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
27 to Feb.
10 to Feb.
285
Annual Close Time for
Rod-fishing.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Novy.
From Oct. 16 to Feb.
From Nov.
From Oct. 16 to Jan.
From Oct. 6 to Jan.
From Nov.
From Dec.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
From Nov.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
16 to Jan.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
15 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 ‘to Jan:
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
30 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
1 to Feb.
10.
15.
10.
10.
Jl.
10.
10.
10.
10.
24.
14.
10.
Ca
10.
dl.
24.
10.
24.
10.
24,
LIST OF CHAIRMEN AND CLERKS OF SALMON FISHERY DISTRICT
BOARDS IN SCOTLAND.
DISTRICT,
Alness,
Annan,
Awe,
Ayr,
Balgay,
Bervie,
Broom,
Conon,
Cree, : e
Dee(Aberdeen),
Dee (Solway), -
Deveron, - -
Don,
Doon,
Dunbeath,
Esk (North),
Esk (South),
Feochan, -
Findhorn, — -
Forth, - -
Girvan,
Gruinard and
Little Grui-
nard,
Kyle of Suther-
land,
Little Broom, -
Appendices to Thirtieth Annual Report
APPENDIX T.
Name and Address of Chairman.
Andrew Mackenzie, Esq., Dalmore
House, Alness.
A. Johnstone Douglas, Esq., Comlongan
Castle, Ruthwell.
The Duke of Argyll, Inveraray Castle,
Inveraray.
Richard A. Oswald, Esq., of Auchin-
cruive, Ayr.
C. R. Manners, Esq., C.E., 12 Lombard
Street, Inverness.
David Scott Porteous, Esq., of Lauris-
ton, as mandatory of the Commis-
sioners of Woods and Forests.
W. Ewing-Gilmour, Esq., of Inverlael,
per A. W. G. Aitken, Esq., 8.8.C.,
Edinburgh.
John Little Mounsey, Esq., W.S., 5
Thistle Street, Edinburgh, Commis-
sioner for Col. J. A. F. H. Stewart
Mackenzie of Seaforth.
The Earl of Galloway, Cumloden,
Newton-Stewart.
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen.
Col. W. J. M. Baillie of Cally,
Gatehouse.
C. R. Sellar, Esq., Boddam, Peterhead.
George Davidson, Esq., Wellwood,
Aberdeen.
Marquis of Ailsa, Culzean Castle, May-
bole.
The Commissioner of Fisheries, Office
of. Woods, ete.
W. Douglas Johnston, Esq. (as Man-
datory for Proprietors of Morphy
Fishings), Montrose.
William Douglas Johnston, Esq., Mon-
trose.
The Marquis of Breadalbane, Tay-
mouth Castle, Aberfeldy.
R. C. Munro Ferguson, Esq., of Novar,
M.P., per J. J. Meiklejohn, Esq.,
factor.
Mandatory of Commissioners of Woods
and Forests.
John Campbell Kennedy, Esq., of
Dunure.
Alfred N. G. Aitken, Esq., 8.8.C.,
Edinburgh, Factorand Commissioner
for Hugh Mackenzie, Esq., of
Dundonnell.
Sir Charles Lockhart Ross, Bart., of
Balnagowan.
Alfred N. G. Aitken, Esq., 8.8.C.,
Edinburgh, Factorand Commissioner
for Hugh Mackenzie, Esp., of
Dundonnell.
Name and Address of Clerk.
William J. Duncan, Solicitor,
Dingwall.
John F. Cormack,
Lockerbie.
Alex. MacArthur, Solicitor,Oban.
Solicitor,
F. H. Macpherson, 35 Sandgate
Street, Ayr.
Dunean Shaw, W.S., 15 High
Street, Inverness.
W.C. Walls, Solicitor, Montrose.
W. R. T. Middleton, Solicitor,
Dingwall.
W. R. T. Middleton, Solicitor,
Dingwall.
A. 3B. Matthews,
Newton-Stewart.
Alex. Duffus, Advocate, Aberdeen.
Solicitor,
W. Nicholson, Jr., Solicitor,
Kirkcudbright.
James Morrison, Solicitor, Banff.
Alex. Duffus, Advocate, Aberdeen.
F. H. Macpherson, 35 Sandgate
Street, Ayr.
D. W. Georgeson,
Wick.
J. R. Findlay, Solicitor, Montrose.
Solicitor,
D. S. Campbell, Solicitor,
Montrose.
Alex. MacArthur, Solicitor,
Oban.
William Grant, National Bank
Buildings, Forres.
Henry Robb, 11 Barnton Street,
Stirling.
T. Gerald Tait, Solicitor, Girvan.
W. R. T. Middleton, Solicitor,
Dingwall.
John M‘Crone, Solicitor, Dornoch.
W. R. T. Middleton, Solicitor,
Dingwall.
| ener Re rd) teeter ied ee Se ee
of the Fishery Board for Scotlund.
287
APPENDIX T. (continued)—List oF CHAIRMEN AND CLERKS OF SALMON FISHERY DISTRICT
BOARDS IN SCOTLAND.
DISTRICT, Name and Address of Chairman. Name and Address of Clerk.
Lochy,_ - -| Thomas Allison, Factor and Mandatory | N. B. Mackenzie, Solicitor, Fort-
for the Trustees of the late Lord William.
Abinger, Inverlochy Castle, Fort-
William.
Lossie, - The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, | T. R. Mackenzie, Solicitor, Elgin.
Gordon Castle, Fochabers, per George
Muirhead, Esq., Commissioner.
Nairn, - - | Brodie of Brodie, Brodie Castle, Forres. | H. T. Donaldson, Solicitor, Nairn.
Ness, - -| Captain E. C. Ellice of Glengarry, | Anderson & Shaw, Solicitors,
Fort-Augustus. Inverness.
Nith, : - | John Henderson, Esq., Solicitor, Dum- | C. Steuart Phyn, Procurator-
Sligachan,
Broadford, &
i i
fries.
The Hon. Godfrey MacDonald, Portree.
Fiscal, Dumfries.
Kenneth Macrae, Sheriff-Clerk,
Portree.
Portree (Skye)
Snizort, Orley, | The Hon. Godfrey MacDonald, Portree. | Kenneth Macrae, Sheriff-Clerk,
Oze, and Dry- Portree.
nock (Skye), -
Spey, - -| The Duke of Richmond and Gordon, | T. R. Mackenzie, Solicitor, Elgin.
Gordon Castle, Fochabers, per George
Muirhead, Esq., Commissioner.
Stinchar, - -| The Earl of Stair, Lochinch, Wigtown- | Stair M‘Harrie, Rephad, Stran-
shire. raer.
Tay, - -| The Earl of Moray, Kinfauns Castle, | Condie, Mackenzie, & Co.,
Perth. Solicitors, Perth.
Thurso, - Peter Keith, Esq., Mandatory for Sir | David Keith-Murray, Solicitor,
J. G. Tollemache Sinclair, Bart., of Thurso,
Ulbster.
Torridon, - | C. R. Manners, Esq.,C. E., 12 Lombard | Duncan Shaw, W.S., 15 High
Street, Inverness. Street, Inverness.
Tweed (Police| Sir Richard John Waldie-Griffith, | David W. B. Tait, W.S., Kelso.
Committee of Bart., of Hendersyde Park, Kelso.
the Commis-
sioners), -
Ugie, - -| Lieut.-Col. Ferguson, of Pitfour, | RobertGray,Solicitor, Peterhead.
Mintlaw.
Wick, - Mrs. Duff Dunbar of Hempriggs, | D. W. Georgeson, Solicitor,
Ackergill Tower, Wick. Wick.
Vithan, ~- - | Earl of Errol, Slains Castle, Aberdeen- | D. M. A. Chalmers, Advocate,
shire. Aberdeen.
Note.—In addition to the districts specified above, the Duke of Sutherland is sole proprietor of the districts of
the following rivers. viz. :—Helmsdale, Brora, Fleet, and Laxford (under the charge of his factor,
Mr. Donald
M‘Lean, Dunrobin Office, Golspie) ; Kirkaig, Inver, and Inchard (under the charge “of Alex. Taylor, Lochinver,
Lairg); and the Halladale, Naver, Borgie, “and Kinloch (under the charge of his factor, Mr. John Morrison,
Tongue) ; W. E. Gilmour, Esq., of Rosehall, etc., is proprietor of the rivers ‘Dionard, Polla, Strathy, and Armadale,
also in the north of Sutherland, and part owner, with the Duke of Sutherland, of the river Hope ; Lord
Lovat has practically sole right of fishing in the river Beauly (Mr. J. T. Garrioch, Beauly, factor) ; and the
Countess of Cromartie is sole proprietrix of the district of the river Kannaird (under the charge of her factor,
Mr. George Wetherspoon, Cromartie Estate Office, Kildary).
Fishery Board for Scotland,
Edinburgh, April 1912
PayrED. BY ae HEDDERWICK & SONS LIMITED
For Hts MAJsgstry’s STATIONERY OFFICE.
(FLASGOW :
a ONO LE a fe) LG wail te
Bart IV. “Mesiani i Mraaport PPh et «1s. 1d,
| od EN rE Pit ate NOE pe,
al OCP GE rea ite ae 3d.
Ap obems "1912 ai By 3 6d.
ut “REGULAR ARMY w (om Ist April ina) "Short Guide ‘to the. Doe
ig &c., &e. Rent 2
; Gy Tone ae :—60-pr. B. AGE ais pr. , Q. BE. 1B Spr. 3B. Ws: Es 15. -pr. Q.F.
Ayeats-prs Q. FR: -12-pr. 12-ewt. Q.F. Land Service ; af inch B. L. Marks x, XY, and X* Sat
Ae “Mark Vv. Mounting 6-inch B.L. Marks VII. ‘and VIIY. Land Service; 5-inch B.L.
be ~ Howitzer ; 4-7-inch ().F. on Travelling Carriages ; 4-inch Q.F. Land Service each 1d.
Bs Do. HaNpBook for the ‘303-inch and °303-inch. Converted Maxim Machine (Magazine
. fc - Rifle Chamber), mounted on. Carriages, M, G. pen hes one ee and Cone
a Mountings. © 1911 ot ve Od.
1. nenie s REGULATIONS AND Oponns: FOR THE ‘Agus Hone i ... Ls. 6d.
| Y ORDNANCE. SERVICE. TREATISE oN, 1908. "Amendments, Dec. oti Aid at eet ide
| i ts dénipatte Publications :— pep ex
| Bauric Prror. [Formerly eubHated as the Danish Pilot.] 5th Edition... eRe eL). tag
b ae NavricaL Atmanac for 1914, abridged for the use of Seamen tus ie oe Is.
~ Scoruanp (West Coast) Pinon, Part I., 1911. Supplement, 19
ae Sours. Typian OCEAN, Pitot, for the Islands Westward of Longitude 80° Fast, inetuding
3 - Madagascar ‘and Comoro Islands. ord Hdition ee fol eds ae gee ant 4s,
d Board of Trade:-— a ip Re eT ds.
> ‘JOURNAL. Weekly rep eM ate yn coi Melia) Sint ae ume age TES oh eas SO MILA A
Lapour GAZETTE, Fie AT ie 1 at EMG Nnes, | A As fe ce 1d.
e Mercoant SHIPPING :— Hite
z Passenger and Emigrant Ships. Weabtlok of the tas relating to. Be.
‘3 Regulataans, Orders,” Instructions and, Notices now (April 1912) i in force. List of the
z ‘principal .. 3d.
$ RAILWAY EMPLOYEES “Excacen IN THE Made orstion of Traric. Scheme for dealing
with Rit ated affecting Wages, Hours, or Conditions of Service of .... ° 4$d., or,
i) per 100, 2s. 6d.
SHIPs COMING INTO RecistRy, &e. List of. Monthly .. 3d.
a TRAMWAYS AND Licur RAILWAYS: ON BoBC Roaps. Return of Accidents (Gene
4 . Tie tar a iN per dom. 4d.
Local Government Board Sees
2 (CaNaL Boats Acts, 1877 bis 1884, Extract from ae ” Bost Annual Report for 1L9F0-11../3'
| ile od. Ae
MurRoro1rTan. WatER ae eae pean Se ea & + a Is. 6d.
Rag Frock. Draft Regulations ... | sl iv sae Pes
- Reports on Pusric HEALTH AND Meproan iatecie “New Series :- — Tea nae
ah 63. Bomzp Mitk As a’ Foop FoR ‘InFaANTs AND Young ANIMALS. Available Data
| in regard to the Value of ——... 9d.
#3 64. IncipENcE OF NOoTIFIABLE Tureotious: “DISEASES in anh: “Sanitary District in
ter England and Wales during 1911. Statistics of the 6d.
teat SALE oF FooD AND Se aatlgld Act. Extract from the Board’s “Annual Ree for '1910- te |
pa Parise? Hs Peake ie
ABRONAUTICS. | Rie CoMMITTEE FOR. Reports on the Tests of Petrol Mole in tet
Alexander Motor Prize Competition, 2h Oe acta als
- Arrica sy Treaty. THe Mapor. 3rd Edition. 3 Vols. and ease of Maps. ppl ah BOS f5
COMMERCIAL TREATIES | BETWEEN Great BritaIn AND FOREIGN PONE HE: Male: Etown
oY Phas Soe, ie Ree he vans ae er way Shen ees Sigh Hp Obs Caen
Home OFFIcE :— By be 2 i
Facrory AND WorksHoP. ‘Acts, Duties of Local Authorities under the, Memo-
-randum as to. Fourth Issue. March 1912 : ASS ater ured 2
: Do. Structural Requirements of the. Memor andum upon the LarRS oss eee tH
Suors. Memorandum on the Law relating to ... dS Nabe ah $d.
Suors Act, 1912. Assistants’ Weekly Half- holidays. ~ Prescribed form of Notice
E aR tO ct aS ... $d., or, per 100, 2s.
E Do. Circular, eon e 1912, to Local Authorities : aes Reco Fa antes at
METEOROLOGICAL ‘OBSERVAR’S "Handbook. 1911 Be Mee: on P Batiial be aval es END
; Post OFFice -— — | is |
. ENGINEERING | goat, TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS, D.@ 0 famed Wer: Se eee as of
¥ Aerial Lines on Roads and Railways. Sept. 1911 ae .. Ls. 6d.
} WIRELESS: TELEGRAPH OPERATORS. Handbook for. ‘Revised Edition ee ga er heme
A i Sickness anp Morrariry. Adjusted Rates. of, and rae Sei, of Sickness based
ate thereon ; and Monetary Tables ... a rites Rn Ue
Stare. Papers. British and Foreign. “Tn 100 Gain. bagless Jeti! yeas OS CORCR °
+ Bae _UNiverstry or Lonpox. AN ACCOUNT OF THE RECONSTRUCTION of THE. Part IIL.
| __ From the Rejection of the Senate's Scheme by eee: to the Withdrawal of the
Beek “lee asain Charter, 1891 to 1892... ts | : et a ae
Sag oa ee
PeMebee WeeGOrh. (Ortho m tai Ut ta Ue, TN RR a
+
” ~ Bee
-
vA Pe
7
THIRTIETH
ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE
‘3 . Paer
Ras a
9
FISHERY BOARD FOR SCOTLAND,
} d
eh
Being for the Year 1911.
Presented to Parliament by Command of His Majesty.
;?
LONDON:
PUBLISHED BY HIS MAJESTY’S STATIONERY OFFICE.
To be purchased, either directly or through any Bookseller, from
OLIVER & BOYD, TwrEpaLe Court, EDINBURGH ; or ;
WYMAN & SONS, Lop., Ferrer Lane, E.C., and rae |
32 ABINGDON STREET, 8.W.; or sy |
E, PONSONBY, Lrp., 116 Grarron Srreet, DuBLin. aS
fey
PRINTED BY
JAMES HEDDERWICK & SONS LIMITED,
At ‘Tue Citizen” Press, St. Vincent PiLace, GLAscow.
(Cd. 6182.) Price 1s. 7d. . a |
WATT
3 2044 128 418 282
Date Due
wer tom, te
Tek le ee
3 ‘ <
aCe eA pee oa oi ox
- . 4 7 ; , p J ot
4 tp x > , - A 2 : * <don
“ ve i? whee ce A EO os - D . bee
- Bet i, oe im ¥ aes .
Ser erewmee savas ne one ae
1 POR: ‘ey Q ——* -
. € omnes ce ber
PO Oe ee Pe an
Sam Om
FC6-4 CPO
- « 2 z ~~ Ne ea
23 ,- wedhar ~ - ~F Wd SN eae meted aes
Oe ee Se ee Rim Aaa . . “
PERS Ver Fen 4 -
HOO Ah thee t+
Ne dt pel et DS dale p
¥ Vee Oe a: SPE Le Ree De i
nla INE 6 peat. ple ply the Ri Pe ty S
fA ee RD Re Nowy
AE Ae tl pe
2k me ® CE Re
tie, oe a en
Lab i cele 9 EO =P Ay as =
* a ee, PALL ILL LE tc a Me By 4 * s — a a ety .
a ore Mees - > - ~T SE OO eh he as
ae OE ee ip A! AH CL OO t ; ¥
OP FE POTD CWI eer
rr. Se tthe
- A A Ane a
ws nk Mette. de oe ee
OTIS Cpt ee Fr me og
>-% ne ns
PO ek Oe
ae’ We et a a
A) Qeeer
~ aa ees
er Pw Rt mee mw. tl een ee ee ee
v oe “
PRL IDV PY ENE Ed OD OO Hy ;
Pe egy Pe pe OPA PO ee BoD Om ad ie
' A ily .
Ewe ao
TT a ee eee el ae nl
Ph A A he cE GL A OS GOP cate tO OP
eee .
ee ett ee ee ee he ae eed
’ — > ota 4 pany Ve fe ws »
PS DN Re A ee eee oe, ee ee eee rae - - ine-4 » : v- es
Ne ae eh el a a eee <gete > A a ele -
PAR ys Pt Ne ca Ap ee mr ee ee ee ahi dma ean cane < _- o & .
PD OL Ny he hatha Doty tea we 7 eer mr — bs ove ™ tw
OD AM NA HR Oty BD - Oe tO Se eet he ee nd - - 7 bond . itie tale vee — .
oy epee pei areata ages pea pao ray stot Piaoe as . - re uname - ns
Lop hy Pale tts ee Rt A NO tiene My th - “ , raph 4s Aa ey aye : o : ae b> “ :
NN ee ae ee eee me hc nm ie , * ; \ . pane
Ne ee ee ee te ae a : - wre - “ 4 , - resdes - m - a
ee ee tee + Pete or 7 . : on ~ J - aac : ages ie “ a
I A LEO ie OI i i A LOE LOO LOL ee oF anne or re 2 o - ; ~
ee ee ee
te, ll nt i PO ty BGAN th telnet i ~~ ~ “a ©
RELI ELE LO eB. Oly, =
ore eee “ne we rs ”
- ee te + a ee
ee = ee
“ A MO A tt ON ie ge =
- NO ——— _-
ET et EI ly a lity
oF ee SO Arlt 7 “a "
o 7™ —— a we a Pt MD -
agin a
oe ipo > +m
~ ar . - > .
po Ee OS eee eee een ; .
one -« — od i ‘a
OP OM, Ot eee 4 —— or pee a as . ny
Live Music Archive
Librivox Free Audio
Metropolitan Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Internet Arcade
Console Living Room
Books to Borrow
Open Library
TV News
Understanding 9/11